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NYPD Facing 'Elevated Threat' 9/11 Anniversary | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Wednesday, September 8.

The city's Chief of Counterterrorism Martine Materasso gave an overview of security for the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this week.
The city's Chief of Counterterrorism Martine Materasso gave an overview of security for the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this week. (NYC Mayor's Office.)

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

NYPD Pulling Out All Stops For 'Elevated Threat' 9/11 Anniversary

No credible threat for the 20th anniversary has been detected, but officials will still deploy counterterrorism units across NYC this week.

Family Of Afghan Hell's Kitchen Restaurateur Rescued From Kabul

Mohammad Wali, who owns an Afghan restaurant on Ninth Avenue, met Wednesday with the congressman who helped his family flee their country.

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18 Sickened From Harlem Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak, City Says

Well over a dozen people have now been sickened and hospitalized from Legionnaires' disease in Harlem, as the city searches for its origin.

Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns To NYC's Streets For 2021

The event will be close to its "original form," a Macy's spokesperson said. Last year's event was for a television audience only.

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NYC Weather: Heavy Rain Forecast, City On High Alert After Ida

Though the amount of rainfall expected is not unusual, the mayor said the city needs to be ready.

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