UNITED NATIONS - heavy security September 27th 2018 NYC
725 views · Published 27 September 2018 · 2:03 · Indexed 3 October 2026
Channel: FREEDOMNEWS TV - NATIONAL / SCOOTERCASTER · 2018 · News & Politics
Are you planning to travel through Midtown today? Best check this out - Manhattan is swamped with heavy security, nypd and other officials on the week of President Trump's visit to the #UN. Access to the United Nations is blocked off through 1st Avenue starting at 34th street going North, and majority of 2nd Ave. Secured with metal police barriers, nypd, ESU , Hercules Tactical units, ATF, FBI and armed security. NYC.gov: "Increased traffic volume and UN Assembly related street closures have a profound effect on the movement of vehicles in Midtown. As a result, weekdays from September 24 - October 1, 2018 are newly designated Gridlock Alert Days. DOT’s analysis revealed that the week of the UN General Debate includes the most significant driving delays. Drivers can expect Midtown travel times up to three times longer than what is typical for that day of week."
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