NYPD increases security at Jewish sites following Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear program

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Israel has attacked Iran's capital, targeting the country's nuclear program, and Iran has retaliated.

In New York City, the NYPD is stepping up security at Jewish and Israeli sites as a precaution.

NYPD posted a statement:

"The NYPD is tracking the situation in the Middle East. Out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to Jewish, Israeli & other sites throughout NYC. We're coordinating with our federal partners & we'll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC."



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