Checked bags to be screened at NYP during the RNC

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Baggage Screening
Passengers are required to have identification tags on all baggage, both checked and carry-on.  Starting Monday, August 30 through Thursday, September 2 checked baggage at New York Penn Station will be screened by the Transportation Security Administration.  Passengers are asked to allow extra time for this process. Also, carry-on baggage may be subject to on-board police check.

This and other increased security measures being performed at Penn Station during the RNC can be found here.