On the first night of Hanukkah, New York City police are increasing security measures around synagogues and menorah lightings after more than a dozen people were killed at an event in Australia, officials said.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a Sunday press conference that there are no credible threats to events in the five boroughs. Still, the NYPD is deploying additional officers and resources out of what she called “an abundance of caution,” she said.
“You will see an enhanced uniform presence, specialized patrols, heavy weapons teams, community affairs officers, counter-terrorism resources, and bomb squad deployments where appropriate,” Tisch said. ”We are marshaling all available resources to ensure the safety of New Yorkers.”…