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NYPD Investigates Men Seen Climbing From Manhole Near Hotel

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 3:37 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

NYPD opened investigation after three men emerged from a manhole near the Loews Regency hotel.
Security cameras captured the men climbing out of the sewer at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The men fled northbound on Park Avenue in two vehicles.
NYPD said men were scavengers for scrap metal after storms and not linked to Netanyahu.
NYPD is conducting security sweeps with federal partners because of the UN General Assembly.

History

Historical Context

After the April 18 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, which killed three and injured 264, New York City authorities have repeatedly deployed large-scale sweeps to curb metal-related threats during major gatherings. The NYPD’s coordinated actions during the UN General Assembly echo those earlier responses, illustrating how past attacks shape current security tactics in the city.

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Story summary

NYPD opened investigation after three men emerged from a manhole near the Loews Regency hotel.
Security cameras captured the men climbing out of the sewer at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The men fled northbound on Park Avenue in two vehicles.
NYPD said men were scavengers for scrap metal after storms and not linked to Netanyahu.
NYPD is conducting security sweeps with federal partners because of the UN General Assembly.

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