New York tightens security and traffic plan ahead of UN General Assembly

New York tightens land, sea and air security ahead of UN meetings

U.S. authorities will implement comprehensive security measures in and around New York and the United Nations headquarters ahead of the opening week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Traffic restrictions will be imposed in Manhattan, while land, sea, air and cybersecurity measures will be strengthened.

Scraper SystemSeptember 20, 2026, 12:41 PM

New York tightens land, sea and air security ahead of UN meetings

New York has expanded its security plan ahead of the opening week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. U.S. authorities have raised security measures at and around the UN headquarters to the highest level.

The New York Police Department, the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have established a joint operations center to coordinate security measures during the meetings. The security perimeter, covering land, sea and air, will be implemented at the highest level.

Federal authorities have granted New York police special authorization to respond to unauthorized drone flights. A temporary flight ban will be imposed throughout the summit within a two-nautical-mile radius around the UN building. Authorities will also carry out extensive cybersecurity operations.

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Traffic restrictions in Manhattan

The New York Transportation Authority announced that the section of First Avenue between 41st and 48th streets in Manhattan will be closed to traffic from September 20 to 26 because of the General Assembly meetings. Residents were urged to use public transportation, as heavy congestion is expected every weekday during the event.

New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani announced the extraordinary security measures and traffic plan for Manhattan ahead of the 81st General Assembly session. Mamdani and his team classified this year's meetings as a high-security-risk event due to global tensions, expected large protests and the participation of leaders from approximately 200 countries.

The New York Police Department's bomb squad and counterterrorism teams, along with specially trained dogs and heavily armed units, will remain on alert around the clock across Manhattan. U.S. Coast Guard teams will also conduct continuous patrols on the East River, directly behind the UN headquarters.

New York tightens land, sea and air security ahead of UN meetings