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New York Activates NSSE Security for UN General Assembly Week

The gathering carries an NSSE designation, triggering a whole-of-government security operation led by the Secret Service.

Overview

  • More than 150 heads of state and delegations are arriving for the 80th session, which begins Tuesday at UN headquarters in Midtown.
  • The Secret Service describes UN Week as its biggest security event of the year, deploying armored motorcades, counter-sniper teams and a multi-agency command post.
  • The NYPD is fielding specialized units including harbor and aviation assets, heavy weapons teams, counterterrorism officers and TARU drone coverage.
  • First Avenue between 42nd and 48th Streets is closed with additional crosstown restrictions, and rolling freezes will halt FDR Drive traffic for motorcades during Gridlock Alert Days.
  • Officials cite an elevated posture with no specific credible threat as patrols increase at houses of worship during the Jewish High Holidays.