An abandoned lunch box led to the closure of Times Square, New York, USA this week, as vigilant officials, keen to prevent a terrorist atrocity in the wake of last week’s crude car bombing attempt, took no chances when faced with a suspicious package.
In This Story: New York
New York is a state in the northeastern U.S., known for New York City and towering Niagara Falls. NYC’s island of Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with the borough of Brooklyn. The iconic Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. To the east, Long Island has beaches, the Montauk Lighthouse, the ritzy Hamptons and Fire Island.