Bomb Threat Closes SUNY Orange Campuses Thursday

MIDDLETOWN, NY — The SUNY Orange Middletown and Newburgh campuses were evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat.

Shortly after noon, a threat was directed at two Middletown campus buildings, which were evacuated, followed by the evacuation of the entire campus, the Times Herald-Record said.

Bomb squads were searching the campus, News12.com said.

According to information on the SUNY Orange website all remaining day classes were cancelled, along with all evening classes, activities and events.

Shuttle buses were provided from both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses.

School officials said that as soon as authorities give the “all-clear,” students and employees will be able to work with security personnel to access the buildings and retrieve personal belongings left behind during the evacuations.

The number to call Safety and Security on the Middletown campus to arrange for an escort is 845-341-4710. For the Newburgh campus, the number is 845-341-9533.

For more, read the Times Herald-Record and go to News 12.

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