UN General Assembly

In a normal September, leaders of nations big and small would converge on New York this week

The usual lineup of presidents, premiers, monarchs and other dignitaries won’t be sweeping into the city for the U.N. General Assembly’s annual top-level meeting and the conferences and hobnobbing that surround it.

The New York City Police Department announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays relating to the UN General Assembly.

Every year, the UN General Assembly meetings lead to lots of road closures on the east side of Manhattan. And every year, it causes traffic nightmares seemingly all over the island. NBC New York’s Adam Kuperstein reports.

Dogs played a role this week at the United Nations.

The United Nations General Assembly is in town, and it’s projected to cause the slowest traffic week of the year. Ray Villeda reports on the frustration of drivers who dared to hit the road.

President Donald Trump arrived in New York on Sunday for the U.N. General Assembly and residents braced for days of gridlock and high security that will accompany his visit and that of other world leaders attending the meetings. Roseanne Colletti reports.

Police seeking to secure the United Nations General Assembly are on guard for would-be assassins like the two men accused of poisoning a former Russian spy in England.

The NYPD is making security preparations for the annual United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan. People should expect gridlock, protests and heightened security. Marc Santia reports.

A pair of window washers were rescued from the 12th floor of the United Nations building, the FDNY said.

The New York City Police Department announces street closures and anticipated traffic delays relating to the UN General Assembly.

The NYPD announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays relating to the UN General Assembly. Katherine Creag reports.