The Office of the Governor of the State of New York
02/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/28/2026 11:34
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
"Following the U.S. military operations in Iran overnight, we are taking precautionary steps to protect New Yorkers. State Police are increasing their presence at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites statewide in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Additionally, in advance of the Jewish holiday of Purim, State Police remain alert and have already begun outreach to religious organizations to offer support.
"While there have been no specific, credible threats to New York identified, we continue to monitor online activity for any potential threats, and we encourage New Yorkers to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity."
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