President Joe Biden arrives in New York City Tuesday, making a later-than-usual appearance at the United Nations General Assembly after attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London Monday.
American presidents historically go second, following Brazil, in addressing the 193-member delegation on the opening day of the annual debate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also scheduled to speak Wednesday, virtually in a pre recorded video. The General Assembly gave Zelenskiy an exemption from appearing in person "due to ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine." On Thursday, the president will participate in a Democratic National Committee reception before returning to the White House.
--1st Avenue from 42nd Street to 48th Street. The tunnel underpass from 41st Street to 48th Street will remain open for passenger cars. Trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access until the end of each day's session.
The following streets in the vicinity of the United Nations will continued to be closed to vehicular traffic:
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