NYC NOW Morning Headlines: UN General Assembly Gridlock Expected, LIRR Strike Averted for Now, and Mosquito Spraying in Brooklyn and Queens
Sep 16, 2025
New York City is gearing up for major traffic jams as world leaders descend for the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, a potential strike for the Long Island Rail Road has been averted, with unions pushing for federal intervention. On the health front, officials are taking action against mosquitoes in Brooklyn and Queens to combat the West Nile virus. It's a bustling time in the city with plenty of challenges on the horizon!
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UN Week Will Cripple Midtown Traffic
- The U.N. General Assembly will cause major Midtown gridlock starting next Monday when world leaders arrive.
- The DOT urges avoiding driving and using buses, bikes, and subways to reduce congestion.
Avoid Driving During UN Congestion Days
- Avoid driving into the urban core during UN General Assembly days and use alternative transport.
- The DOT is pushing buses, bikes, and the subway to ease congestion and warns of closures through next Friday.
Event-Driven Gridlock Runs Through December
- Gridlock days continue through December and tie to other major events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and Rockefeller Center tree lighting.
- Congestion pricing has reduced some driving but doesn't eliminate event-related slowdowns.