Around the globe demonstrations continue in support of Egyptians demanding a change of governments in Cairo. YNN's Bill Carey says protesters, including many born in Egypt, were on the streets in Syracuse on Friday.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- It is called Tahrir Square. The scene of a continuing drama as Egyptians demand change.

The Egyptian calls for an end to 30 years of the Mubarak regime are echoing in places all over the world, including the streets of Syracuse. This man, who prefers not to be identified, still has family living in Egypt.

"They do not have the freedom to talk. They do not have the freedom to express their rights and the freedom to even march in the streets and to say that we need democracy," he said.

Peace activists and organizations representing the Muslim and Arab communities gathered to urge the U.S. Government to step up efforts to pressure Hosni Mubarak into stepping aside.

"People are dying in the streets of Egypt. And I think our government has to stand for democracy. Not only democracy in our own land, but democracy in its global setting," said Ashraf Attia, of the Muslim-American Society.

What has surprised many has been the speed in which this revolution has occurred. And here, at least, there is optimism about the eventual outcome.

It began with an uprising that ended dictatorial control in Tunisia and it has spread across the Middle East to nations long under the control of the un-elected.

"They were just waiting for a spark of light. That it can be done. I think Tunisia is that message, to say, it's do-able," said Imam Yaser Alkhooly of the Islamic Society of Central New York.

Despite violence, the protesters remain on the streets in Egypt. A sign not lost on those gathered a half a world away.

"This is bringing us a lot of hope. And we always have to live with hope," the protester said.

The Central New York demonstrators called on Syracuse Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle to add her voice to those calling for an end to the Mubarak regime. Buerkle serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.