Suspicious Packages Prompt Evacuations at London Euston Station and Syracuse City Hall

Two separate security alerts involving suspicious packages led to evacuations, one in London at Euston station and the other in Syracuse, New York near City Hall. In London, the incident involved a suspicious item that prompted a cordon and evacuation, but after investigation by British Transport Police, it was found to be non-threatening and the alert was stood down. In Syracuse, a suspicious package attached to a tree near City Hall caused evacuations and street closures; the package was later identified as an I-81 noise monitor owned by the New York State Department of Transportation, which had been installed with city approval. Syracuse officials expressed surprise about the placement on a tree but acknowledged prior discussions about such monitors. The incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and prompt response to potential threats, with both cases ending without harm or danger to the public.