As world leaders descend on New York City next week for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, city officials pledged Thursday that security will be tight and disruptions for everyday New Yorkers may be unavoidable.

Mayor Eric Adams, joined by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other federal and city officials on the East Side of Manhattan, framed the gathering as both a logistical challenge and a moment of civic pride.

“This building represents so much for our country and the globe. It’s a place where many discussions take place to deal with major issues that we’re facing globally. And it’s a real symbol of our ability to sit down and have healthy dialogue even when we disagree,” Adams said.

Calling New York “a global city,” the mayor said that problems such as “cl

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