{"id":352444,"date":"2026-09-21T14:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/352444\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:06:21","slug":"world-leaders-to-arrive-in-nyc-for-the-united-nations-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/352444\/","title":{"rendered":"World leaders to arrive in NYC for the United Nations General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN (PIX11) &#8212; Leaders from all around the world are arriving on Monday for the United Nations General Assembly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On top of traffic jams, expect extra security around Midtown East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:More Local News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0More Local News\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The city has been coordinating with the Secret Service and about 20 other agencies to ensure the safety of world leaders and everyday commuters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As world leaders arrive in the city this week, traffic is expected to be a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The United Nations 81st General Assembly officially started on September 8th, but the high-level general debate, with presidents and representatives from around the world, happens this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City officials are urging commuters to take public transit whenever possible. Trains will run every two to five minutes to help people move through the system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you need to take the bus, it might be delayed or rerouted. The MTA app helps with that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Security, as always, is a main concern ahead of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Even more so this year, with the ongoing conflicts in Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More than 20 agencies are involved in the operations, including the NYPD and federal partners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Multiple protests are planned all through the week, especially ahead of the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, scheduled for Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Netanyahu has faced criticism over the wars in Gaza and Iran, including from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Representatives from around the world should be arriving at the UN around noon Monday for panels and initial discussions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The general debate begins on Tuesday; that is when we expect to hear from President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Traffic disruptions will continue through the end of the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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