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Hostage Situation Reported at East Houston and Avenue of America in Manhattan

FDNY EMS is responding to a reported hostage situation at the intersection of East Houston Street and Avenue of America in Manhattan.

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East Houston & Avenue of America

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  1. Hostage Situation Reported at East Houston and Avenue of America in Manhattan
  2. Radio Units reported the incident is on the fifteenth floor of apartments E and F only.

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