Cherry Blossoms on Roosevelt Island

The United Nations Building in the background (right)

Located under the Ed Koch Queensboro or 59th Street Bridge, across from the United Nations, Roosevelt Island has 600 incredible cherry trees. They are in full bloom. The annual cherry blossoms festival took place last Saturday at the East River Promenade featuring Japanese culture, food, spring wine tasting and other activities.

U.N. General Assembly meetings

In midtown Manhattan, the tight securty, street closures, increased police presence and international flags such as those flying in front of The Plaza (photos above) are just reminders that the United Nations General Assembly meetings are being held at the UN headquarters in Manhattan at this time of year.