Starbucks closed some New York City stores on Sunday “out of an abundance of caution” as cities across the U.S. braced for protests and potential unrest ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Starbucks spokesperson Jessica Conradson said the Manhattan stores were expected to reopen Monday.
The Seattle-based company said it went ahead with the temporary closures because many people working in the stores live outside of Manhattan and might've gotten stuck from getting home if protests were to break out and disrupt transit service.
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Starbucks closed some New York City stores on Sunday “out of an abundance of caution” as cities across the U.S. braced for protests and potential unrest ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Starbucks spokesperson Jessica Conradson said the Manhattan stores were expected to reopen Monday.
There were no major protests in New York City on Sunday. Public officials have said there are no specific, credible threats to the city stemming from the election or the violence Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. The NYPD said it has increased security around certain government locations in the city as a precaution.
New York state Police patrol the hallways of the state Capitol prior to a planned President Trump protest rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation, left, and one from the group "All Of Us' hold flags while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York state Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation walks with a flag while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York state Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation left, and one from the group "All Of Us' hold flags while counter-protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
Christina Janowitz, of Guilderland, N.Y., from the group All Of Us holds a flag while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A bicycle meetup group of teenagers protest President Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A man representing a group called "The American People" walks with a flag during a protest rally for President Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
Some darkened stores had signs noting their temporary closure.
New York state Police wearing tactical gear patrol the hallway outside of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's offices prior to a planned President Trump protest rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
There were no major protests in New York City on Sunday. Public officials have said there are no specific, credible threats to the city stemming from the election or the violence Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. The NYPD said it has increased security around certain government locations in the city as a precaution.
At the state capitol in Albany, it was a quiet day despite fears stoked by warnings of an armed protest, with a smattering of counter-protesters outnumbering Trump supporters.
Exterior view of the New York state Executive Mansion with security fencing around the sidewalk prior to a President Trump protest rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
New York state Police patrol the hallways of the state Capitol prior to a planned President Trump protest rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation, left, and one from the group "All Of Us' hold flags while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York state Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation walks with a flag while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York state Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A supporter from Black Liberation left, and one from the group "All Of Us' hold flags while counter-protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
Christina Janowitz, of Guilderland, N.Y., from the group All Of Us holds a flag while counter protesting a Trump rally ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A bicycle meetup group of teenagers protest President Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)
A man representing a group called "The American People" walks with a flag during a protest rally for President Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the New York State Capitol Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP PhotoHans Pennink)