Governor Kathy Hochul said Sunday that New York is taking extra security steps following President Donald Trump’s recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
While officials say there is no current or credible threat to the state, Hochul said New York cannot afford to be complacent.
“New York is always a target,” she said during a public statement. “My top priority is keeping our people safe.”
The second the news hit, Hochul was already getting her top security people in a room. And this wasn’t a standard meeting; she brought in her A-team—the homeland security pros, the counterterrorism experts, and the cyber guys who know how to stop a digital attack.
She said all state agencies and key infrastructure sites were placed on high alert.
“We have strong safeguards in place already,” Hochul said. “Now, we’re going even further.”
You can tell they’re not messing around. They basically threw a wall of security around the transit system right away. Cops at every major station, on the platforms—it’s clear the NYPD and MTA are on the same page.
Then they did the same for everything else. Bridges, tunnels, airports, even the cargo trains are being watched. And their computer guys are glued to their screens, waiting for any sign of a cyber attack.
Hochul said protecting vulnerable communities is a key part of the plan.
“New York is home to large Jewish and Muslim populations,” she said. “Many people here have family in areas affected by this conflict.”
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She has directed state police to patrol houses of worship and other possible targets.
The governor also urged residents to report anything unusual.
“If you see something strange on your commute, on your street, or even online—say something,” she said. “That has made a real difference before.”
This includes activity on social media or suspicious behavior on personal networks. Hochul noted that past threats were stopped because of community awareness.
Her message closed with a call for peace.
“Let’s pray for the safety of American troops,” she said. “And let’s hope this conflict ends soon.”
There is no timeline for when the heightened measures might ease. For now, officials say the focus is on readiness and cooperation.
