Biden in NYC today: What to know about president's schedule, street closures

Biden, Obama, Clinton visit NYC for fundraiser

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a major campaign fundraiser in Midtown on Thursday, causing major traffic gridlock.

NEW YORK CITY - President Joe Biden visited New York City on Thursday, along with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, causing gridlok in Manhattan.

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The trio all appeared at Radio City Music Hall for a Democratic fundraiser.

Thousands of people are expected to flood Midtown Manhattan for the event moderated by late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert. Some celebrity guests include Mindy Kaling and Queen Latifah.

Sixth Avenue near Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center was rendered nearly impassable with barricades and tight security.

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Campaign officials haven't said how much money they expect to raise, but tickets range anywhere between $225 and $500,000.

Street closures for Biden's visit

Check HERE for a map of NYC street closures. For real-time street closure updates, check 511 HERE.

Biden's March 28 schedule

Below is Biden's official schedule from the White House.

12:35 p.m.: The President arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

12:45 p.m.: The President departs John F. Kennedy International Airport en route to the Wall Street Landing Zone.

President Joe Biden speaks about his economic plan at the Flex LTD manufacturing plant on July 6, 2023 in West Columbia, South Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

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1:00 p.m.: The President arrives at the Wall Street Landing Zone.

8:05 p.m.: The President and the First Lady participate in a campaign reception at Radio City Music Hall.

Biden's previous visits

The president was in town twice last month, when he attended three campaign receptions in the city. His visit sparked pro-Palestinian protests in Columbus Circle.

Less than three weeks later, he made another trip to the Big Apple to tape a TV appearance on late night with Seth Meyers. Police shut down streets in and around Rockefeller Center.