Near the Empire State Building shooting , one woman asked reporters for business cards, hoping to send them a press release about her company. Another was upset she couldn't cross police tape to get to an appointment with her therapist.
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This morning, when a gunman opened fire outside the Empire State Building, leaving two dead and ten others injured. With streets closed off, New Yorkers were left to gossip about what had happened, but also seemed intent on resuming business as usual.
Just behind police tape, on 34th Street and 6th Avenue, a Colombian woman who said she lives in New York was asking for business cards from anyone who appeared to be a reporter covering the scene. She wanted their addresses so she could send them press releases for an event her company is holding. In October.
One cameraman brushed her aside, grunting, “Ma’am what we need are witnesses!” She continued to ask other reporters for their business cards.
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With the block completely closed off to everyone except law enforcement, another woman nearby argued with two NYPD officers tasked with making sure no civilians crossed the police line.
“I need to get through to my therapist!” the woman explained. “She’ll charge me even if I don’t show up.”
“The street is closed for police investigation, she is not allowed to charge you,” the officer assured.
“Oh, you don’t know my therapist!” the woman replied.
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