Amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the NYPD is on high alert, especially with the Jewish High Holy Days, which begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish new year - Wednesday night.
NEW YORK - Amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the NYPD is on high alert, especially with the Jewish High Holy Days, which begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish new year - Wednesday night.Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials held a briefing to let New Yorkers know about stepped up security measures in the coming days. Adams said officials are aware of 'significant protests' planned for Oct. 7, which will mark one year since Hamas launched its terror attack on Israel.
This is a plan that's been in the making for over a year,' Interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon said. Among those enhanced security measures: A more visible presence of heavily armed NYPD Critical Response Teams, more K-9 units and more. Security increased after Iran attacks IsraelFollowing Iran's attack on Israel Tuesday, the NYPD immediately ramped up security. Gov. Kathy Hochul directed New York State Police to increase patrols of at-risk locations across New York.
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