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Abandoned Newborn Found at Busy Midtown Station
20 Oct
Summary
- Newborn baby girl discovered on stairs of 34th Street-Penn Station
- Child was conscious and alert when found around 9:30 AM
- NYPD reviewing surveillance footage to identify who left the infant

A shocking discovery was made in New York City on the morning of October 20th, 2025, as a newborn baby girl was found abandoned on the steps of a busy Midtown transit station.
The infant was discovered around 9:30 AM on the stairs leading to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains at the 34th Street-Penn Station. According to authorities, the child appeared to be a newborn and was conscious and alert when first responders arrived on the scene.
The person who made the startling discovery immediately called 911, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The baby was then transported to Bellevue Hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.



