Ahead of Biden inauguration, Starbucks quickly shuts NYC shops over protest fears

Starbucks closed some New York City shops on Sunday, out of an abundance of warning, as cities throughout the U.S. braced for protests and potential unrest forward of President-Elect Joe Bidens inauguration.
Starbucks spokesperson Jessica Conradson mentioned the Manhattan shops had been anticipated to reopen Monday.
The Seattle-based firm mentioned it went forward with the momentary closures as a result of many individuals working within the shops stay exterior of Manhattan and may’ve gotten caught from getting residence if protests had been to interrupt out and disrupt transit service.
Some darkened shops had indicators noting their momentary closure.

There had been no main protests in New York City on Sunday. Public officers have mentioned there aren’t any particular, credible threats to town stemming from the election or the violence Jan. 6 on the U.S. Capitol.
The NYPD mentioned it has elevated safety round sure authorities areas within the metropolis as a precaution.

At the state capitol in Albany, it was a quiet day regardless of fears stoked by warnings of an armed protest, with a smattering of counter-protesters outnumbering Trump supporters.