Hudson Yards station reopens after bomb threat prompts NYPD to evacuate the area

"The area around Hudson Yards train station is once again open to the public and operating after a bomb threat led the NYPD to evacuate the area Friday evening, police said. According to the NYPD, police responded to a 911 call about a bomb threat in the area of 33rd Street and 10th Avenue a little after 5 p.m. They said they learned from security personnel that someone had entered the area and made verbal threats."

"Several videos posted to social media Friday night appeared to show police directing people away from the area, including the Vessel structure at Hudson Yards. Police said the bomb squad established a safe perimeter around the area, and a person was taken into custody, but they didn't provide more information on whether any device was found or give more information about the person. They said around 8:15 p.m. that the station was back open."

The area around Hudson Yards train station reopened after a bomb threat prompted an NYPD evacuation Friday evening. The NYPD responded to a 911 call about a bomb threat near 33rd Street and 10th Avenue shortly after 5 p.m., and security personnel reported someone had entered the area and made verbal threats. Several videos on social media showed police directing people away from the area, including around the Vessel. The bomb squad established a safe perimeter and a person was taken into custody, though authorities did not say whether any device was found or release identifying details. Notify NYC and the MTA warned of delays and earlier suspension of 7 train service.

Read at Gothamist