UN General Assembly Week Brings Road Closures, Heavy Security and Protests to Midtown Manhattan
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Summary
- The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states, roughly 100 heads of state, and thousands of diplomats and delegates to Midtown Manhattan.
- The UN General Assembly is the UN's main deliberative body, where member nations gather annually to discuss global issues, approve the UN budget, and address international priorities.
- This year's high-level week is expected to draw significant attention given the presence of President Trump, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among many other world leaders.
- The NYPD, alongside state and federal partners including the U.S. Secret Service, is deploying extensive security resources, including heavy police presence on land, sea, and in the sky, counter-drone teams, and a limited no-fly zone within two nautical miles of the UN building.
- Daily protests are expected throughout the week.
Timeline
NYPD officers are seen lining up barricades along the sidewalk.
Police and private security officers are on scene alongside the Guinean protestors.
A large group of protestors has gathered on the sidewalk carrying signs and chanting in relation to ongoing issues with current President Mamady Doumbouya.
User video continues to show a rally being hosted near the United Nations, as participants hold flags and signs.
In addition, user video shows a memorial and rally for change in Iran underway, just blocks from the United Nations.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence, multiple barricades and traffic detours in place.
New Yorkers are urged to leave cars at home and rely on mass transit, ferries, biking, or walking whenever possible, as Midtown traffic is expected to move as slow as 4 mph during the assembly — the slowest of any period this year.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch said the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property destruction during expected daily protests, while facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
No specific, credible threats against the UN General Assembly are known, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, though a significant law enforcement response is planned.
Unannounced closures may occur at any time across Manhattan as motorcades and foreign dignitaries move throughout the city. The U.S. Secret Service will be moving up to 200 dignitaries and their families in motorcades this week.
The First Avenue Tunnel remains open northbound for passenger vehicles and bicycles. Vehicles needing access to Tudor City can enter via 41st and 43rd streets.
The 42nd Street exit off the FDR Drive is completely blocked. Portions of the FDR Drive will see intermittent closures for motorcades throughout the week.
First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Street. East 44th through 47th streets are closed between 1st and 2nd avenues. 42nd Street is closed between 1st and 2nd avenues.
Street closures on the East Side began Sunday, September 21, and remain in effect through Saturday, September 28, primarily while the General Assembly is in session, typically until about 9 p.m. each day.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states and thousands of diplomats to Midtown Manhattan.
Incident reported at United Nations HQ.
NYPD officers are seen lining up barricades along the sidewalk.
Police and private security officers are on scene alongside the Guinean protestors.
A large group of protestors has gathered on the sidewalk carrying signs and chanting in relation to ongoing issues with current President Mamady Doumbouya.
User video continues to show a rally being hosted near the United Nations, as participants hold flags and signs.
In addition, user video shows a memorial and rally for change in Iran underway, just blocks from the United Nations.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence, multiple barricades and traffic detours in place.
New Yorkers are urged to leave cars at home and rely on mass transit, ferries, biking, or walking whenever possible, as Midtown traffic is expected to move as slow as 4 mph during the assembly — the slowest of any period this year.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch said the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property destruction during expected daily protests, while facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
No specific, credible threats against the UN General Assembly are known, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, though a significant law enforcement response is planned.
Unannounced closures may occur at any time across Manhattan as motorcades and foreign dignitaries move throughout the city. The U.S. Secret Service will be moving up to 200 dignitaries and their families in motorcades this week.
The First Avenue Tunnel remains open northbound for passenger vehicles and bicycles. Vehicles needing access to Tudor City can enter via 41st and 43rd streets.
The 42nd Street exit off the FDR Drive is completely blocked. Portions of the FDR Drive will see intermittent closures for motorcades throughout the week.
First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Street. East 44th through 47th streets are closed between 1st and 2nd avenues. 42nd Street is closed between 1st and 2nd avenues.
Street closures on the East Side began Sunday, September 21, and remain in effect through Saturday, September 28, primarily while the General Assembly is in session, typically until about 9 p.m. each day.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states and thousands of diplomats to Midtown Manhattan.
Incident reported at United Nations HQ.
NYPD officers are seen lining up barricades along the sidewalk.
Police and private security officers are on scene alongside the Guinean protestors.
A large group of protestors has gathered on the sidewalk carrying signs and chanting in relation to ongoing issues with current President Mamady Doumbouya.
User video continues to show a rally being hosted near the United Nations, as participants hold flags and signs.
In addition, user video shows a memorial and rally for change in Iran underway, just blocks from the United Nations.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence, multiple barricades and traffic detours in place.
New Yorkers are urged to leave cars at home and rely on mass transit, ferries, biking, or walking whenever possible, as Midtown traffic is expected to move as slow as 4 mph during the assembly — the slowest of any period this year.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch said the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property destruction during expected daily protests, while facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
No specific, credible threats against the UN General Assembly are known, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, though a significant law enforcement response is planned.
Unannounced closures may occur at any time across Manhattan as motorcades and foreign dignitaries move throughout the city. The U.S. Secret Service will be moving up to 200 dignitaries and their families in motorcades this week.
The First Avenue Tunnel remains open northbound for passenger vehicles and bicycles. Vehicles needing access to Tudor City can enter via 41st and 43rd streets.
The 42nd Street exit off the FDR Drive is completely blocked. Portions of the FDR Drive will see intermittent closures for motorcades throughout the week.
First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Street. East 44th through 47th streets are closed between 1st and 2nd avenues. 42nd Street is closed between 1st and 2nd avenues.
Street closures on the East Side began Sunday, September 21, and remain in effect through Saturday, September 28, primarily while the General Assembly is in session, typically until about 9 p.m. each day.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states and thousands of diplomats to Midtown Manhattan.
Incident reported at United Nations HQ.
NYPD officers are seen lining up barricades along the sidewalk.
Police and private security officers are on scene alongside the Guinean protestors.
A large group of protestors has gathered on the sidewalk carrying signs and chanting in relation to ongoing issues with current President Mamady Doumbouya.
User video continues to show a rally being hosted near the United Nations, as participants hold flags and signs.
In addition, user video shows a memorial and rally for change in Iran underway, just blocks from the United Nations.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence, multiple barricades and traffic detours in place.
New Yorkers are urged to leave cars at home and rely on mass transit, ferries, biking, or walking whenever possible, as Midtown traffic is expected to move as slow as 4 mph during the assembly — the slowest of any period this year.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch said the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property destruction during expected daily protests, while facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
No specific, credible threats against the UN General Assembly are known, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, though a significant law enforcement response is planned.
Unannounced closures may occur at any time across Manhattan as motorcades and foreign dignitaries move throughout the city. The U.S. Secret Service will be moving up to 200 dignitaries and their families in motorcades this week.
The First Avenue Tunnel remains open northbound for passenger vehicles and bicycles. Vehicles needing access to Tudor City can enter via 41st and 43rd streets.
The 42nd Street exit off the FDR Drive is completely blocked. Portions of the FDR Drive will see intermittent closures for motorcades throughout the week.
First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Street. East 44th through 47th streets are closed between 1st and 2nd avenues. 42nd Street is closed between 1st and 2nd avenues.
Street closures on the East Side began Sunday, September 21, and remain in effect through Saturday, September 28, primarily while the General Assembly is in session, typically until about 9 p.m. each day.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states and thousands of diplomats to Midtown Manhattan.
Incident reported at United Nations HQ.
NYPD officers are seen lining up barricades along the sidewalk.
Police and private security officers are on scene alongside the Guinean protestors.
A large group of protestors has gathered on the sidewalk carrying signs and chanting in relation to ongoing issues with current President Mamady Doumbouya.
User video continues to show a rally being hosted near the United Nations, as participants hold flags and signs.
In addition, user video shows a memorial and rally for change in Iran underway, just blocks from the United Nations.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence, multiple barricades and traffic detours in place.
New Yorkers are urged to leave cars at home and rely on mass transit, ferries, biking, or walking whenever possible, as Midtown traffic is expected to move as slow as 4 mph during the assembly — the slowest of any period this year.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch said the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property destruction during expected daily protests, while facilitating peaceful demonstrations.
No specific, credible threats against the UN General Assembly are known, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, though a significant law enforcement response is planned.
Unannounced closures may occur at any time across Manhattan as motorcades and foreign dignitaries move throughout the city. The U.S. Secret Service will be moving up to 200 dignitaries and their families in motorcades this week.
The First Avenue Tunnel remains open northbound for passenger vehicles and bicycles. Vehicles needing access to Tudor City can enter via 41st and 43rd streets.
The 42nd Street exit off the FDR Drive is completely blocked. Portions of the FDR Drive will see intermittent closures for motorcades throughout the week.
First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Street. East 44th through 47th streets are closed between 1st and 2nd avenues. 42nd Street is closed between 1st and 2nd avenues.
Street closures on the East Side began Sunday, September 21, and remain in effect through Saturday, September 28, primarily while the General Assembly is in session, typically until about 9 p.m. each day.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) general debate runs September 22 through 28 at UN Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, bringing nearly 200 member states and thousands of diplomats to Midtown Manhattan.
Incident reported at United Nations HQ.
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Ah the usual pointless week of nonsense and fukn up street access for us
Waste of time
Don’t drive on 57th street. It is a disaster.
Can’t believe there’s gonna be a war criminal here in our city
@sportfisher1929 surely you mean Yahu
we don’t care.
Ah the usual pointless week of nonsense and fukn up street access for us
Waste of time
Don’t drive on 57th street. It is a disaster.
Can’t believe there’s gonna be a war criminal here in our city
@sportfisher1929 surely you mean Yahu
we don’t care.
Ah the usual pointless week of nonsense and fukn up street access for us
Waste of time
Don’t drive on 57th street. It is a disaster.
Can’t believe there’s gonna be a war criminal here in our city
@sportfisher1929 surely you mean Yahu
we don’t care.
Ah the usual pointless week of nonsense and fukn up street access for us
Waste of time
Don’t drive on 57th street. It is a disaster.
Can’t believe there’s gonna be a war criminal here in our city
@sportfisher1929 surely you mean Yahu
we don’t care.
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Ah the usual pointless week of nonsense and fukn up street access for us
Waste of time
Don’t drive on 57th street. It is a disaster.
Can’t believe there’s gonna be a war criminal here in our city
@sportfisher1929 surely you mean Yahu
we don’t care.