Scores of cops will be on hand to protect the more than 200 dignitaries expected to attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly next week, Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Thursday.

New Yorkers can expect street closures, particularly on the East Side of Manhattan near the UN, on First Ave. between 42nd and 48th Sts., beginning Sunday when the dignitaries start arriving, Tisch said.

The United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary of the General Assembly this year.

With gridlock expected as dignitaries are driven to events throughout the city, New Yorkers are recommended to take public transportation whenever possible next week.

Dignitaries expected to be coming include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . The International Criminal Court las

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