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Bag of fake grenades forced Port Authority evacuation

The south wing of Port Authority bus terminal was shut down for nearly an hour on Monday night as police investigated a bag that was filled with what looked like grenades, NBC New York reports.

The bomb squad determined the grenades were fake.

Police evacuated the wing around 8 p.m. and the area remained closed for about 45 minutes, causing some delays.


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UPDATE: Bomb disposal team arrives at diverted Pakistan…

UPDATE: Bomb disposal team arrives at diverted Pakistan…

A bomb disposal team has just pulled up alongside a Pakistan Airways jet diverted to London's Stansted airport today after reports that a threat had…

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Amanda Bynes arrested for marijuana in NYC apartment

Amanda Bynes arrested for marijuana in NYC apartment

Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested inside her Manhattan apartment Thursday night after police observed her throwing a bong out of her window. Police were called…

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Cuomo's remark about Anthony Weiner now called a…

Cuomo's remark about Anthony Weiner now called a…

The comment made by Gov. Andrew Cuomo about Anthony Weiner's mayoral run that swarmed news reports on Thursday was just a joke, a Cuomo administration…

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Man attacked by subway performers in Queens

Man attacked by subway performers in Queens

Cops are searching for a group of subway performers who allegedly attacked a 28-year-old straphanger on a Manhattan-bound F train earlier this month. The victim…

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The Word: Tim Curry suffers a major stroke

The Word: Tim Curry suffers a major stroke

Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," suffered a major stroke in his LA home last night.

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The Word: Men of the red carpet, May…

The Word: Men of the red carpet, May…

No matter how you put it, we can all appreciate a man with great style.

The Word
The Word: Jimmy Fallon will parody Game of…

The Word: Jimmy Fallon will parody Game of…

Jimmy Fallon will premiere his "Game of Thrones parody "A Game of Desks" tonight on his show.

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The Word: Selena Gomez has dinner with Jaden…

The Word: Selena Gomez has dinner with Jaden…

Selena Gomez's friends may not be huge fans of her on-again, off-again gentleman caller Justin Bieber, but she seems to get along just fine with his pals.

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Rangers hold off elimination with Game 4 OT…

Rangers hold off elimination with Game 4 OT…

The Rangers have Chris Kreider to thank for not having to wake up Friday to the end of their season.

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Brooklyn-native A.J. Matthews opening eyes before NBA Draft

Brooklyn-native A.J. Matthews opening eyes before NBA Draft

Farmingdale State center A.J. Matthews grew up 10 minutes from the Barclays Center and has a sister working in concessions.

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Jets' receiver Zach Rogers taking on ghosts of…

Jets' receiver Zach Rogers taking on ghosts of…

Zach Rogers, an undrafted free agent who is trying to latch on with the Jets, is making a case to get a look at next month’s minicamp and perhaps beyond.

NHL
Rangers Notebook: Brad Richards healthy scratch for Game…

Rangers Notebook: Brad Richards healthy scratch for Game…

Brad Richards will not play in Game 4 and he may never again play as a member of the Rangers.

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Sexual activities for the classroom

Sexual activities for the classroom

A new book seeks to help educators bring up the sometimes awkward discussions surrounding gender and sexuality.

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Street style: Milan

Street style: Milan

Oxana Ong, in a graphic neon skirt suit with high slit, stand out from the crowd.

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Editor's Pick: Explorer Yoga Bag

Editor's Pick: Explorer Yoga Bag

Perfect yoga bag for the man who loves downward dogs after work.

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Trainer to the stars Tracy Anderson launches meal…

Trainer to the stars Tracy Anderson launches meal…

The program began in LA and is going nationwide June 1