Threats To NYC Bridges, Tunnels Days Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary Under Investigation

NEW YORK — Authorities are monitoring threats against bridges and tunnels connecting Manhattan and Queens just days before the 24th anniversary of 9/11, according to law enforcement.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed the threats at a press conference streamed late Tuesday on Facebook, where she said local authorities were working with federal partners through a joint terrorism task force to investigate.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are surging resources and you can expect to see an increased police presence at critical infrastructure locations,” Tisch said.

Two sources told the New York Daily News that authorities are investigating a threat to put explosives on a bridge or in a tunnel.

“The NYPD, in coordination with federal partners, is taking all threats seriously and has enhanced security at key locations,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a post on X.

Tisch noted such threats typically increase around late summer and early fall, citing Sept. 11, the United Nations General Assembly and the Jewish High Holidays.