New York City Police Department bomb squad and other authorities responded to a suspicious package near the Chrysler Building hours after President Trump addressed the U.N. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Suspicious package prompts brief road closures in New York
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- The NYPD Bomb Squad investigated an unattended suitcase near 43rd Street and Third Avenue, determining it posed no threat.
- Emergency units temporarily sealed off 42nd through 44th Streets and briefly evacuated the Chrysler Building.
- The incident occurred two blocks from the UN Headquarters on the opening day of the 81st General Assembly.
A suspicious package prompted brief road closures and a heightened police response across Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, unfolding just blocks from world leaders attending the UN General Assembly.
Specialized law enforcement units quickly evaluated the item and determined that it posed no threat to the public.
"The package has been cleared and deemed to not be suspicious," the New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed following its response to the scene.
During the initial emergency response, law enforcement personnel blocked off multiple streets spanning 42nd Street through 44th Street between 2nd Avenue and Lexington Avenue, directing motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.
UPDATE: Due to a suspicious package, 42nd Street through 44th Street is closed between 2nd Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 22, 2026
Please avoid the area. https://t.co/EbAzGjjVPl
Following the clearance of the unattended item, police announced that 43rd Street between 3rd Avenue and Lexington Avenue remained closed as traffic restrictions continued.
The security disruption occurred near the UN Headquarters, where heads of state and government gathered for the opening day of the 81st General Debate under strict security measures throughout Midtown Manhattan.
