Times Square evacuated over suspicious package

New York authorities evacuated Times Square on Monday following the discovery of a suspicious package near the local police building.

Authorities found the cylindrical item at roughly 10:30 a.m. near the 43rd street precinct building, the New York Post reported, citing local law enforcement.

Kristina Partsinevelos, a CNBC reporter, posted footage of authorities clearing out the area, but stated that it "looks to be okay now."

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.