NYC Increases Police Presence at Vulnerable Sites After U.S. Bombings in Iran
After the Iran bombings, more officers were placed at religious, cultural and diplomatic locations, Mayor Eric Adams said. The M.T.A. and the Port Authority have activated counterterrorism protocols.
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