By Michael Malaszczyk
A bomb threat was called into Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s (R-Island Park) Garden City office on Friday.
The threat came early in the afternoon, and Garden City and Nassau County police responded and notified the U.S. Capitol Police as well. Staff was later allowed back into the building after no evidence of a bomb was located.
Where the threat came from is currently unknown, but an investigation will follow.
“Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s Long Island office received a threatening phone call today at approximately 1:30 pm and staff immediately followed protocol and notified local law enforcement as well as the Capitol Police,” Matthew Capp, spokesperson for D’Esposito, said. “The Congressman was moved to a secure location, and authorities are engaging in an investigation at this time. Congressman D’Esposito is grateful to the Garden City Police Department, the Nassau County Police Department, and the Capitol Police for their swift action, and our office will continue to cooperate fully in the ongoing investigation.”
D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.