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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Tuesday, Sept. 25

What to Know

  • Yes, traffic was terrible on Monday and it will be even worse today and may be a nightmare all week because of the UN General Assembly
  • A woman seen on video chasing a man who grabbed her buttocks on the subway is speaking out about her alleged attack
  • It's Broadway Week and that means two-for-one tickets to some of your favorite shows.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 

Happy Tuesday! You are going to want to grab your umbrella and rain gear before heading out the door today, there is lots of rain moving in, especially this morning. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Trump Arrives for UN General Assembly, Residents Brace for Gridlock

Yes, traffic was terrible on Monday and it will be even worse today and may be a nightmare all week. 

The UN General Assembly is in town. 

This year might just be worse than ever. The city declared gridlock alert days all week and said there is going to be 189 motorcades on the streets on the worst day. 

Read more here and get street closures here.

2. Woman Who Chased, Hit Subway Groper: 'I Just Went After Him'

A woman seen on video chasing a man who grabbed her buttocks on the subway is speaking out about her alleged attack, describing her instinct to go after him and helping to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.

Chantal Castanon, 26, was heading home to Staten Island through Grand Central on Aug. 31, in a good mood after getting off work early -- until she felt the stranger's hand on her behind.

Subway surveillance video showed her hitting the alleged groper over and over, even chasing the man down a corridor.

She added that she wants to help make sure what she says happened to her doesn't happen to anyone else.

Read more here.

3. NYC Off-Broadway Week Is Back With 2-for-1 Tickets

It's Broadway Week and that means two-for-one tickets to some of your favorite shows. 

This year you can see Avenue Q, The Blue Man Group, Stomp and more than 30 other plays for as little as $20. 

The discount runs through October 7.  

Read more here.

For the latest entertainment news and things to do, tune in to New York Live, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. on NBC 4 New York. 

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