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Newborn Abandoned at Penn Station Sparks Safety Concerns

10/20/2025

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A newborn girl was abandoned at Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan on October 20, 2025, during the morning rush.
A passerby discovered the baby around 9:25 a.m., found naked and wrapped in a sheet, with her umbilical cord still attached.
The baby was conscious and taken to Bellevue Hospital for observation.
The NYPD is searching for surveillance footage to identify the parents, but no leads have emerged.
The incident has raised concerns among commuters about child safety in public spaces.

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Story summary

A newborn girl was abandoned at Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan on October 20, 2025, during the morning rush.
A passerby discovered the baby around 9:25 a.m., found naked and wrapped in a sheet, with her umbilical cord still attached.
The baby was conscious and taken to Bellevue Hospital for observation.
The NYPD is searching for surveillance footage to identify the parents, but no leads have emerged.
The incident has raised concerns among commuters about child safety in public spaces.