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Heard on: NYPD Citywide 3 · 1/3/2026 11:09 AM
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Be advised, me and the agent on six five and five three are shutting down traffic going westbound because 53rd Street's not moving at all.
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Traffic shut down on West 53rd Street
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As discussed during the dispatch call, traffic units closed westbound lanes near West 53rd Street in New York City due to complete blockage and lack of movement.
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding several double-parked vehicles on the westbound side of Sixth Avenue between 53rd and 54th Streets in New York City. A smart car unit was requested to assist with enforcement.
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported multiple traffic violations occurring along Sixth Avenue near 51st to 53rd Streets in New York City. The nature of the infractions was not specified, but they appear to involve several vehicles in the area.
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units coordinated a tow operation for a disabled vehicle located near West 51st Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue in New York City. A broken tow truck was replaced, and another unit was dispatched to handle the situation. The exchange involved confirming the location and ensuring the response was underway. There is no indication of injury or hazard.
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible medical emergency involving a child having difficulty breathing near West 55th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues in New York City. Backup and additional support units were dispatched to assist at the scene.
As discussed during the dispatch call, traffic units addressed vehicle congestion and double parking issues along Fifth Avenue between 49th and 56th Streets in Manhattan. Officers coordinated efforts to move vehicles and ease traffic flow, referencing high volume and limited capacity on the avenue. No enforcement or emergency activity was reported beyond traffic management actions.