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JFK Sleeping Security Guard

Sleeping Guards At JFK Raise Major Red Flags About Security

In March, a private security guard employed by the company, FJC Security, was spotted fast asleep. The company is paid hundreds of millions of dollars by the Port Authority to help protect sensitive sites such as JFK.

2013/06/10

Racing at Belmont Park. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Officials Announce Heightened Security Measures For Belmont Stakes

Backpacks, coolers, luggage and large bags are banned from going beyond the parking lot of the race track.

2013/06/06

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly & Sen. Charles Schumer on May 27, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Officials Say New Statue Of Liberty Security Plan Is Risky

The National Park Service has decided to move security screening to Ellis Island.

2013/05/27

Police in Woolwich following a major incident in which a man was killed, on May 22, 2013 in London, England. (Photo: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Security Remains Tight At NYC Sites In Wake Of Brutal Attack In London

The NYPD said Wednesday that it was beefing up security in an “abundance of caution” and not based on information that the facilities were targeted.

2013/05/23

One of the men believed to be responsible for a gruesome attack on the streets of London on May 22, 2013 (Photo: ITV News)

Security Tightened At Some NYC Sites After Soldier’s Brutal Murder In London

The NYPD has increased security at the British Consulate and other sites in New York, following an attack in London that left a soldier hacked to death.

2013/05/22

The Statue of Liberty as seen from the air over New York City (Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Kelly Voices ‘Concern’ Over New Statue Of Liberty Security Procedures

Federal officials said visitors will now be screened on Ellis Island. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the only way to protect the statue is to screen passengers before they get on the ferries.

2013/05/15

New Jersey Marathon

Tight Security In Place For New Jersey Marathon

Thousands of runners took to the streets Sunday for the New Jersey Marathon, as crowds cheered them on surrounded by tighter security measures imposed after the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

2013/05/05

Long Island Marathon

Beefed Up Security Put Into Place For Long Island Marathon

Bomb-sniffing dogs and state troopers are on hand. There are officers on horseback and motorcycle along the route and police helicopters are also keeping an eye on things from the sky.

2013/05/05

TD Five Boro Bike Tour (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Strong Support For Boston At Expo In Advance Of 5 Boro Bike Tour

A bike expo was held Friday and Saturday in advance of the Five Boro Bike Tour, and plenty of people were making a point of showing support for Boston.

2013/05/04

Long Island Marathon

Security Tight As Long Island Marathon Weekend Begins

Hundreds of runners took off at the sound of the horn Saturday morning for the 5K run – part of the Long Island Marathon weekend.

2013/05/04

EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women

Boston In Mind For Participants Of Walk For Women’s Cancer Counseling

The EIF Revlon Run and Walk on Saturday morning raised money for women’s cancer counseling, but many participants had the Boston Marathon on their mind.

2013/05/04

TD Five Boro Bike Tour (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Backpacks, Hydration Packs Banned For Five Boro Bike Tour

Participants in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour next weekend will have to abide by new restrictions implemented after the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/27

Runners participate in an organized 2012 race in Central Park. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images for British Consulate-General)

New York Runners Reminded About Restrictions This Weekend

Fear of a Boston Marathon copycat attack had officials reminding runners about tight security rules, as two races take place this weekend in New York.

2013/04/20

New York City police officers patrol outside Barclays Center on April 15, 2013, after the Boston Marathon bombings. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nets CEO Talks Security, ‘Blackout’ At Barclays Center; Doors To Open Early

Brett Yormark says the doors at Barclays Center will open early for ticket-holders Saturday as security around the city remains tight in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/19

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Christie On Super Bowl Security: ‘I’m Not Worried About It’

Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday reassured those shaken by the fatal Boston Marathon bombings that security will be tight at Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium early next year.

2013/04/18

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