NEW YORK.- The annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly takes place this Monday in New York at a time of polarization and division, so maximum security measures and protests are expected.
The caravans of the 193 members of the General Assembly, presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from 145 countries, will cause several closures, in addition to security measures in the places where they will be staying.
For developing countries, the top priority is the two-day summit starting Monday aimed at generating action from world governments to achieve 17 ambitious goals by 2030.
In addition to ending poverty and extreme hunger, these goals include ensuring quality secondary education for all children, achieving gender equality and taking urgent action to combat climate change. At the current pace, none of these goals will be achieved.
The agenda also includes high-level meetings around pandemic prevention and universal healthcare.
For the first time in years, US President Joe Biden will be the only leader of the five nations with veto power within the United Nations Security Council who will participate in person.
This has sparked private complaints from some diplomats from developing countries that global powers will not listen to their demands, which require billions of dollars to implement.
Street closures by the UN General Assembly will be as follows:
FDR Drive entre Whitehall Street y 42nd Street
Area Bounded by 60th Street to the North, 34th Street to the South, 1st Avenue to the East and 3rd Avenue to the West; All inclusive
Area bounded by 54th Street to the North, 48th Street to the South, 1st Avenue to the East and Madison Avenue to the West; All inclusive
6ta Avenida entre West 50th Street y West 59th Street
Quinta Avenida entre East 55th Street y East 50th Street
Grand Army Plaza between 58th and 60th Streets
Grand Army Plaza entre East Drive y 5th Avenue
Madison Avenue entre East 42nd Street y East 58th Street
Park Avenue entre East 62nd Street y East 42nd Street
Vanderbilt Avenue between 42nd and 47th Streets
Lexington Avenue entre East 57th Street y East 42nd Street
FDR Drive Service Road between 48th and 49th Streets
East 63rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue
East 62nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue
East 61st Street entre 5th Avenue y Lexington Avenue
West 59th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
West/East 58th Street between Broadway and Madison Avenue
West/East 57th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
56th Street between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue
55th Street between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue
54th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue
53rd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
52nd Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue
51st Street between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue
50th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
East 49th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive Service Road
East 48th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive Service Road
East 47th Street entre 3rd Avenue y Park Avenue
42nd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
Calle 45 between Madison Avenue and 1st Avenue
34th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
The average speed on the east side is expected to be approximately four miles per hour.
Authorities have urged New Yorkers to use public transportation, as more street closures could occur as the day progresses.
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On Wednesday morning, delays were recorded after the windows of at least 36 trains were vandalized. Most services are now operating normally, while Line W remains suspended. The MTA estimates that it will be necessary to invest nearly half a million dollars to repair the damage. “We are looking for those responsible because this is a crime for the city,” said MTA spokesperson Joana Flores.
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Vandals broke 78 windows of 35 trains.
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MTA fights vandalism: 78 broken windows on 35 W line trains.
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Repairs in progress: Hundreds of windows vandalized in the New York subway.
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Impact on transportation: Hundreds of thousands affected by subway vandalism.
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MTA focused on restoring service after vandalism on the W line.
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Extensive damage: Vandalism also affects lines B, D, N, F and Q.
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Rising costs: Subway window repair could exceed six figures.
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Frustration at NYC Transit: Passengers and workers affected by vandalism.
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Vandalism in the New York subway: A call to the community to provide information.
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Security at risk: Acts of vandalism in New York’s public transportation system.
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Commuters affected: Passengers face delays due to subway vandalism.
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“Fight against vandalism: Authorities work to restore normality in the subway.
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NYC Transit President Expresses Frustration Over Subway Vandalism.
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The video surveillance system as a key tool for identifying culprits.
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2023-09-18 12:18:00
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