President Obama Visits the Flatiron District for a Fundraising Dinner [photos]

President Obama's motorcade via @Lefkes on Twitter

NYPD motorcycles near Union Square via @SuzanaHallili on Twitter

Many police gather in Madison Square Park via @MrJonathanEvans on Twitter

Barricades near ABC Kitchen, where Obama will have dinner via @nihalmehta on Twitter

Obama's motorcade via @StephLauren on Twitter

The menu for President Obama's fundraising dinner via @nihalmehta on Twitter

Cars being towed away before Obama arrives via @NYSunshine3 on Twitter

Huge NYPD security detail at ABC Kitchen via @mattyb123 on Twitter

Police gather in Madison Square Park via @ohendo on Twitter

Sanitation trucks loaded with sand, used as barricades, move into place via @sarah_calvillo on Twitter

Obama's limo via @StevenLAMura on Twitter

President Obama's motorcade via @MahoganyPepper on Twitter

"A-list crowd waiting for POTUS" via @nihalmehta on Twitter

Obama touched down in NYC around 4pm today and made his way across the city on his way through the Upper West Side and down to the Flatiron District, where he will hold a fundraising dinner at ABC Kitchen, then attend an evening gala at ABC Carpet and Home “hosted by “Parks and Recreation” star Aziz Ansari and featuring music by The Roots and Ben Folds.” (NY Daily News)

Video of President Obama’s motorcade on 23rd Street via @willtrainer008 on Twitter

President Obama’s motorcade drives through NYC via ChristiNYCa on Youtube