Shawn Cohen

OSSINING – A wobbling section of steeple at the historic First Baptist Church Thursday morning has prompted authorities to close off the area, police said.

Village police were notified about the hazardous condition at 1 Church St. by the Department of Public Works about 11:30 a.m. There are no injuries, but an ambulance and firetruck have been dispatched to the scene as as precaution.

Church Street is temporarily shut down. The adjacent Route 9 remains open to traffic.