NYC Increases Police Presence After U.S. Air Strikes On Iran

NEW YORK CITY — Following U.S. military air strikes on three sites in Iran on Saturday, the NYPD and New York City Mayor Eric Adams has increased police presence at religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites throughout the five boroughs.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in a post on X wrote that the police department has "over a dozen detectives embedded within international law enforcement agencies who serve as our eyes and ears for threat awareness overseas."

Adams and Tisch on Sunday had a briefing with detectives stationed in Israel, UAE, Qatar, and Jordan on events unfolding in the Middle East and how the situation could have repercussions on the city.

"Over the past week, they have also gone above and beyond, using their contacts to help New Yorkers seeking to evacuate and get home," Tisch added.

Gov. Kathy Hochul in a statement on Sunday said intelligence did not suggest New York is facing any credible threats.

"All State agencies, utilities and other critical infrastructure facilities are on high alert to monitor for any possible disturbances. As a precaution, the MTA and Port Authority have activated counterterrorism protections in partnership with local law enforcement," Hochul said.

In addition, the governor said State Police would conduct patrols outside houses of worship and other at-risk sites.

On Saturday, President Donald Trump said the three nuclear sites were "completely and fully obliterated"