"Gridlock Alert" Issued All Week For These Parts Of New York

New Yorkers are told to expect bumper-to-bumper traffic and many road closures for the rest of the week.

World leaders are gathering in New York City for this year's annual United Nations General Assembly meeting.

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Over 130 presidents, prime ministers and monarchs are expected to speak at the 79th United Nations General Assembly meeting.

Officials say the top talking points will be centered on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as concerns over a potential larger conflict in the Middle East.

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President Joe Biden is expected to speak on Tuesday. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to speak on Thursday.

Traffic Nightmare Expected

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New Yorkers and tourists are told to expect bumper-to-bumper traffic, numerous road closures and tight security.

According to the New York City DOT, the following days are under a "Gridlock Alert."

Tuesday, September 24
Wednesday, September 25
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27

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Expected Street Closures In New York City All Week

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"The United Nations General Assembly is in session all week. If traveling in Midtown Manhattan, expect delays and use alternate routes when possible," the NYDP states.

Below are street closures surrounding this event, according to the NYPD.

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1st Avenue (upper roadway) closed with managed access from 42nd Street to 49th Street. 1st Avenue tunnel (lower roadway) will remain open to passenger vehicles and MTA buses only.
42nd Street between the FDR and 2nd Avenue closed with managed access. (FDR 42nd Street exit ramp will open after 1900 hours for westbound traffic only.)
43rd Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
44th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
45th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
46th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR.

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According to the research and data, here are the top 15 "drunkest" counties in all of New York State:

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Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 9/01/2024:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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