Yonkers holds St. Patrick's Day Parade after man made threats to kill officers

YONKERS, New York (WABC) -- Vigilance paid off on Saturday at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Yonkers, which had been the subject of online threats.

Police were on heightened alert following the arrest on Saturday following the arrest of Ridon Kola, 32.

Investigators say Kola wrote on social media about killing police and the mayor during the event.

Though many people attending the parade were aware of the threats, they did not let it damper their spirits.

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