'Suspicious package' found in front of Met Museum deemed safe: NYPD

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A "suspicious package" found in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday afternoon has been deemed safe, the NYPD said.

The NYPD issued an advisory about a "suspicious package" investigation taking place in front of the museum around 2:55 p.m. on Monday.

Fifth Avenue between East 81st and East 84th streets was closed to traffic and pedestrians as the department investigated.

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