GRIDLOCK SAM

SUN., SEPT. 13- SAT., SEPT. 19 ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING RULES ARE SUSPENDED MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR ROSH HASHANAH

Wednesday kicks off the first day of the U.N. General Assembly; expect turbulence on First and Second Aves. near the U.N. The “big guys” don’t arrive till next week, so be sure to check next Sunday’s column and follow me on Twitter @GridlockSam for updates on demos, street closures, and motorcades.

The second subway series of the year kicks off at Citi Field with the Mets hosting the Yankees 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sunday.

For the first time in a long time both teams are contenders. Crowds of Yankees and Mets fans will take to the Grand Central Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard and the Van Wyck Expressway during Friday’s rush hour.

Earlier in the week, the Mets will play the Marlins 7 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fans headed to Citi Field should take the 7 to Mets-Willets Point.

Reminder: 7,000 cyclists will hit the streets Sunday for the NYC Century Bike Tour, concentrating on the Brooklyn Bridge and the following streets in Brooklyn: Navy St. Flushing Ave., Grand Army Plaza, Bedford Ave., Ocean Ave., and Flatbush Ave. In addition, Central Park West will close between W 69th and W 90th Sts. 7 a.m. to noon. Sunday for the Susan G. Komen Run Walk.

From the mailbag: Dear Gridlock Sam,

Last Sunday we parked our car at Rockaway Beach. We were parked legally, but when we returned there was a ticket on the windshield. It said the violation was “covered plate”, “back plate, plastic cover on plate”.

Apparently our Bumper Bully was covering the back license plate. My husband and I were both shocked that this was a violation; we had no idea. Do both license plates have to be in full view at all times and if not, this constitutes a violation? How does the rule read?

Lois, New York

Dear Lois,

Yes, it’s illegal to cover either license plate even if the plates are readable. In the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law, it reads in section 402, “Number plates shall be kept clean and in a condition so as to be easily readable and shall not be covered by glass or any plastic material.”

Gridlock Sam