By Michael Malaszczyk
A bomb threat was called into Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s (R-Island Park) Garden City office on Friday, a spokesperson for D’Esposito confirmed to the Long Island Press.
The threat came in early in the afternoon, and both Garden City and Nassau County police responded and notified U.S. Capitol Police as well. D’Esposito was not in the office when the call came in, and staff has since been allowed back into the building, according to the spokesperson.
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 p.m., 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.”
