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Global Citizen Festival canceled as powerful nor’easter expected to slam NYC through the weekend

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DeTurris, D. (2026, September 25). Global Citizen Festival canceled as powerful nor’easter expected to slam NYC through the weekend. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/us-news/global-citizen-festival-canceled-as-powerful-noreaster-expected-to-slam-nyc-through-the-weekend/

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The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled on Friday due to the impending arrival of a powerful nor’easter expected to hit New York City over the weekend. Organizers, after consulting with city government and the Parks Department, made this decision prioritizing safety concerns for attendees, staff, and performers. This marks the first cancellation since the festival’s inception 14 years ago.

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The Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park was canceled on Friday due to an approaching powerful nor'easter expected to hit the city over the weekend. Organizers made this difficult decision after consulting with the city government and the Parks Department, prioritizing safety concerns for attendees, staff, and artists. This marks the first cancellation of the event in its 14-year history.

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The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was cancelled Friday after being threatened by a powerful nor’easter expected to slam parts of New York City over the weekend, organizers said. asserted

organizers → cancel → weekend

Organizers said the “difficult” decision to not hold the concert — the first time it’s been canceled in 14 years — was made after discussions with city government and the Parks Department. asserted

it → say → government

Worries about the safety of concert attendees, festival staff and artists informed the decision to cancel, according to festival organizers. “Safety has to come first. uncertain

Safety → inform → organizers

This is the first time in 14 years we’ve had to cancel. asserted

we → have → years

We have spent this week working through countless contingencies, which were ultimately not possible, and cancelling is a decision we have not taken lightly,” Global Citizen said in a statement. asserted

Citizen → spend → statement

Global Citizen Festival canceled as powerful nor’easter expected to slam NYC through the weekend

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