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Was acting alone and there is no further threat. This was an attempted terrorist attack. Thank god the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. Thank god our First Responders were there so quickly to address the situation, to make sure people were safe. Thank god the only injuries we know at this point were minor. It was an effectively lowtech device. There were several injuries, we hope minor. And it was handled extraordinarily well. There was a disruption in Train Service and bus servic...

More armed guards are patrolling Jewish schools in New York, thanks to a new $4.5 million program from the United Jewish Appeal-Federation led by the Community Security Initiative. Parents fear school shootings and a rise in antisemitic attacks.

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A team of sleuths has worked around the clock since the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, looking through the "sewers of the Internet" for potential attacks in NYC.

Two men from the Tri-State got home Monday but were in Israel when the Hamas assault began.

Representative Daniel Goldman and Senator Cory Booker had unexpected experiences of the attack, as did police officials visiting from the New York area.

Program launches ahead of High Holy Days to ‘prevent attacks before they happen,’ CSI executive director says

The Community Security Initiative in New York provided $400,000 in grants.

Gov. Kathy Hochul also signed legislation slated to enhance investigation and reporting requirements for hate crimes occurring on college campuses.