Instant Alert: Obama appearance in New York City causes brief commotion

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Obama appearance in New York City causes brief commotion by Allan Smith on Feb 24, 2017, 12:24 PM Advertisement President Barack Obama caused quite a commotion Friday when he stopped inside a Fifth Avenue New York City office building. A large crowd gathered outside, trying to catch a view of the former president as he left 160 Fifth Avenue. It was not immediately clear what the president was attending to during his stop. A spokesperson for the president's foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the mostly liberal enclave of Manhattan, Obama was met with loud cheers as he walked to his motorcade. He put on a pair of sunglasses and waved to the crowd before leaving the scene. Watch his appearance below: President Obama leaving 160 5th ave just now pic.twitter.com/kowtqnif9W — Allan Smith (@akarl_smith) February 24, 2017 SEE ALSO: Poll shows Mark Cuban in surprisingly competitive position against Trump in prospective 2020 race   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011