Regulation & law · 11/09/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Proposes Permanent Security Zones for Dignitaries and UN Meetings in New York City

The US Coast Guard is proposing to establish permanent security zones in the East River and Bronx Kill near Randalls and Wards Islands, and near the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, to protect visiting dignitaries and the Port of New York/New Jersey from terrorism and sabotage during their visits to New York City.