Christie and Cuomo Plan for Increased Security on PATH, Bridges, and Tunnels

Governor Christie met with New York Governor Cuomo yesterday to announce counterterrorism security measures.

This was their second meeting in the past two weeks. “The measures are being taken in the wake of increasingly active terrorist groups overseas,” according to the Associated Press.

increasing security at the border between New York and New Jersey. “Even 13 years after September 11th that no one in a position of responsibility has any complacency,” Christie said.

“There is no doubt that this nation has taken serious action and there is no doubt that we are in a region of the world which would be a potential target for any one of a number of groups,” Cuomo added.

Dogs, troopers, and the National Guard will patrol bridges and tunnels. But “Many people are concerned because both men didn’t offer up many details as to why people in these states should be on high alert,” according to My9NJ.

They also express concerns about slower commutes to and from Manhattan. 

“The immediate, operational substance was a little thin,” New York magazine agreed.

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