NYPD releases traffic impacts in NYC – NBC New York

Former President Donald Trump is ready take the stage at Madison Square Garden on Sunday for a campaign rally in the final push before Election Day, and New York City police and officials say preparations have been made to protect the safety of New Yorkers.

Mayor Eric Adams and top NYPD officials held a briefing on the eve of the rally to outline the potential impact on Manhattan as supporters and possible protesters attend the campaign event.

“Tomorrow, New Yorkers will see a large police presence around Madison Square Garden for Trump’s presidential candidate rally. There will be a lot of protections that you will see, and a lot that you won’t see,” Adams told reporters.

The rally starts at 5 p.m., with doors opening five hours earlier for attendees who have secured tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. People can only register for two. Details here.

In addition to his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, some of the speakers for the Sunday meeting include: Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk, Rudy Giuliani and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The NYPD prepares for protesters outside MSG during the former president’s rally.

“Concerning any demonstration during the event, the NYPD will, as always, protect everyone’s right to peacefully protest, but we will never tolerate violence, property damage or criminal activity of any kind,” said Interim Commissioner Thomas Donlon of the NYPD.

Before the meeting, the NYPD said they were not aware of any credible threats against the former president or New York City.

“As you all know, this is a very heightened threat environment overall,” said Rebecca Weiner, Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau.

“The former president has had two assassination attempts against him in the last three months,” she said. “We’re putting a lot of resources into this, not just because of the hypothetical ‘what if’ questions, but because of everything we’re seeing happening across the country and around the world. And that is why we will be well prepared. for tomorrow.

Officials warned New Yorkers who did not attend the rally to avoid the area, not because of a potential threat, but because of traffic impacts, which are expected to be significant.

Adams and Donlon advised people to take public transportation if possible. Police officers and MTA employees will be at nearby subway stations to assist people.

There will be a handful of street closures around the garden that people should be aware of:

• 33rd Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue
• 32nd Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
• 31st Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue
• 30th Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue
• 7th Avenue is closed to pedestrians from 34th to 29th Street