Pope Benedict XVI

From April 15 to April 20 we had the pleasure to experience Pope Benedict XVI in New York City. Days before he arrived in the city, Local NYPD officers began to secure New York for the pope’s arrival. Residents noticed the heightened security and they were said to feel the pope’s presence already. The Upper Eastside and the United Nations set up barricades along First Avenue. That Friday morning, there were street closures all over. On Friday, April 18 to Saturday, April 20 East 72nd Street was closed between Madison and Fifth Avenues. No trucks was allowed on Madison from East 70th to East 74th Streets. From 4 am to 3 pm First Avenue upper roadway was closed from 42nd to 48th Streets. The cross streets from 42nd to 47th Streets was closed between First and Second Avenues. From 8 am to 8 pm 67th and 68th Streets was closed between Lexington and Third Avenues. 87th Street was closed between First and York Avenues. On Saturday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Madison Avenue closed from 47th to 53rd Streets was closed. Fifth Avenue was closed from 47th street to 73rd street. Cross streets from 47th Street to 53rd Street was closed between Sixth Avenue and Park Avenue. On Sunday, April 20 from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. West Street was closed from FDR to Murray. Other closures included Church Street, Barklay Street, Fulton Street, Liberty Street and Trinity Street.