GRIDLOCK ALERT: City urges New Yorkers to use mass transit during UN General Assembly next week
City officials are urging New Yorkers to use mass transit to travel the city as increased security and traffic are expected during the United Nations’ 81st General Assembly (UNGA) next week, which hosts global leaders from 193 member states to address world issues. High-level general debates begin on Tuesday, Sept 22, and will continue through...
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