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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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Security

What Was the Big Security Incident on the FDR on Sunday Afternoon?

The security incident started at around 4:00 on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses reported black vans with red lights flashing as they “swept” Main street south of the Tram. In their haste, one-way traffic rules were ignored. “Probably Secret Service,” one Roosevelt…

New York pledges $5.5M to install cameras on subway trains

(The Center Square) – For those riding a New York City subway, “Big Brother” is going to be watching. And Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul wants it known. Hochul and Metropolitan Transit Authority Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber announced Tuesday that the…

Before Mob Stormed the Capitol, Days of Security Planning Involved Cabinet Officials and President Trump

The story was previously published in ProPublica. by Joshua Kaplan/Propublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. President Donald Trump met with top military officials…