BREAKING -Some type of explosion in Manhattan subway; Port Authority:

[SummerSnow]

http://pix11.com/2017/12/11/emergency-personnel-responding-near-port-authority/


It just happened, more information later.

[malaise]

1. What's with Cuomo and human cost

Why can't he simply say people were killed?

[FarCenter]

2. Explosion reported near Port Authority Bus Terminal

An explosion was reported Monday near the Port Authority Bus Terminal, sending early morning commuters scrambling.

The NYPD said it's investigating the incident, and have cleared out the A, C and E subway lines that sit beneath the building.

Cops took one man into custody, who they intially believe was carrying an explosive that went off, per a police source. He appears to be the only one injured so far.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/explosion-reported-port-authority-bus-terminal-article-1.3690939

[malaise]

3. Pipe bomb

one person killed. One detained

[FarCenter]

4. Pretty much a nothing burger, but the usual police overreaction has commuters screwed.

Streets are being closed in the vicinity of the terminal.

There are also the following subway disruptions:

1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W and 7 trains are bypassing Times Sq-42 St in both directions.

A, C and E trains are bypassing 42 St/Port Authority-Bus Terminal in both directions.

There is no 42 St shuttle service in both directions.

http://abc7ny.com/possible-pipe-bomb-explodes-below-port-authority-bus-terminal-/2768166/