Times Square Block Shut Down [Bomb Squad Summoned]

Wall St. Journal ^ | May 01st 2010

[Steelfish]

Times Square Block Shut Down

By SEAN GARDINER and R.M. SCHNEIDERMAN

NYPD closed off streets from 42nd to 47th along Broadway in New York City. Police shut down a block in the heart of Times Square Saturday night after receiving a call about a suspicious car fire, delaying some Broadway shows by more than an hour.

The call came in just after 6:30 and as of 9 p.m., 45th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues had not been opened. When police initially responded, they saw smoke coming out of the car but no fire.

Dustin Drankoski for the Wall Street Journal NYPD closed off streets from 42nd to 47th along Broadway in New York City. Police said a bomb squad investigation was on the scene and that the car on fire was a sport utility vehicle had license plates that didn't match the make of the car, raising suspicions.

On one of the theater district's busiest nights, some shows, including "The Lion King," were delayed by an hour or more, according to the Broadway World website.

Oprah Winfrey was in attendance of the new hit "Fela," being shown at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on West 49th Street, and the production began on time and wasn't interrupted.

[roses of sharon]

I think a “dell” is a valley?

[DollyCali]

I have friends in city for bike ride tomorrow through the boroughs.

I am surprised frankly we have not seen more of this smaller, confusion causing terrorist action. Yes the “big hits” draw more attention but the smaller ones like this are quite problematic & well ARE terrorist in my opinion

[yorkie]

You got it. That is exactally what she will do - next week - and then state that our country is safer than it has ever been (thanks to HLS!)

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

skeptical

[Pinkbell]

The police spokesperson for the NYPD is calling it a crude care bomb.

[JouleZ]

See post # 277, please.

[jimbo123]

Crude car bomb fizzles outside of MTV Networks headquarters. Perps probably not Al Qaeda-trained. Probably read about how to make the car bomb on the internet. They’ll get caught.

[Army Air Corps]

Now, you need a Napolitano-style excuse for the stolen license plates on the vehicle. ;-)

[The Cajun]

Crude car bomb fizzles outside of MTV Networks headquarters. Perps probably not Al Qaeda-trained. Probably read about how to make the car bomb on the internet. They’ll get caught.

Starting to lean that way myself right now. Not a "Pro" job......again thank the Lord.

[onyx]

Whoop-dee-do!

Idiot statement from Joe Gibbs at the WH.

[Doogle]

I wouldn’t follow him in an emergency

[nw_arizona_granny]

Is there a description of the suspect?<<<

On this thread there was a report of a muslim seen running from the vehicle.

The Police scanner says to consider all suspects as being loaded and dangerous.

They are still ordering searches of all suspicious packages and vehicles on the Police scanner at:

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=1189

[yield 2 the right]

Prays for safe night for you and yours.

[VRWCTexan]

Fox Radio reporter stated 1 hr and that was about 20 - 30 minutes ago

[Sarah Barracuda]

Now, you need a Napolitano-style excuse for the stolen license plates on the vehicle. ;-)

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That’s a tough one..stolen license plate, hmmm..will have to get back to you on that one LOL

[onyx]

LOL. Good thinking!

[Nik Naym]

In Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, there is a deli called Farmer in the Deli. (From Wickipedia)

[LibertyRocks]

Thanks! I’m not listening live at the moment, but I have bookmarked the site! Thank you! :)

[FL911]

I just heard Zero was informed around 10:15.

Comrade Gibbs just release some words praising NYPD.

[yield 2 the right]

Thanks.

Scary stuff tonight!