Long Island police, NYPD increase patrols after U.S. bombing in Iran
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD announced an increased police presence at "religious, cultural and diplomatic sites" in posts on social media.
"We'll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC," the NYPD said on X.
In a statement, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman said they received intelligence briefings and there are currently no credible threats.
"But we are enhancing our patrols around critical infrastructure, especially houses of worship," the statement said.
President Donald Trump first announced the strikes Saturday evening on social media. In a subsequent address to the nation, he described "massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities."
"Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump said.
In a statement, Blakeman, a close ally of Trump, called the U.S. strike "a victory for all peace loving people" while praising the members of the military.
Adams said the increased police presence comes as city leaders "await more details from our federal partners."
"Thinking about our large Persian population here in NYC at this time," the mayor posted on X.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said on X that New York State Police are also working to "protect at-risk sites and fight cyberattacks."
The Suffolk County Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Suffolk and Nassau police and the NYPD previously announced stepped-up patrols earlier this month after Israel launched its attack on Iran.
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