Terrorism: Seaside Park/Manhattan/Elizabeth: Suspect Arrested in Linden After Shootout With Police
New York & New Jersey: Ahmad Khan Rahami , age 28, of Elizabeth (Union County), who was wanted by the FBI in connection with explosive-devices incidents in New York and New Jersey, was taken into custody on September 19 after a shootout with police in Linden (Union County). Rahami was…
What is Suspicious Activity?
Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate terrorism or terrorism-related crime. This includes, but is not limited to: Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is parked in an odd location, a package/luggage is unattended, a window/door is open that is usually closed, or other out-of-the-ordinary situations occur. Eliciting…
Racecourse Pipe Bomb Explodes
via SeasideStrong .com - Seaside Park, NJ: SEASIDE IN LOCKDOWN. A Sempre Five fundraising running event was stopped as a pipe bomb explodes in a garbage can on the racecourse. Several un-exploded suspicious devices were also located. A four block are has been evacuated. The run would have passed the garbage…
Lightning and Rainbow over New York
New York, NY: Recent weather over Manhattan produced lightening and a rainbow. Photo by Jennifer Khordi
“A Prepared Community is a Resilient Community”
Staten Island, New York: DHS via USSTRONG COM : Good morning Chairman Donovan and members of the subcommittee. My name is Michael Byrne and I am the Deputy Regional Administrator for FEMA Region II. I was also the Federal Coordinating Officer in New York during the Hurricane Sandy response. Thank you…
Dallas Shootings – We stand in solidarity with the people of Dallas
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Well, it is a very painful day for this nation and for all of us here in this city. We stand in solidarity with the people of Dallas, for the police officers of Dallas – their families. There’s such agony right now because of this heinous…
Over 500 Anti Terrorism Officers on Duty for Independence Day
New York, NY: Liberty Weekend July 4th 1986 photo showing New York skyline with World Trade Centers, Statue of Liberty, and holiday fireworks.
Build Your Own Zika Prevention Kit
First ZIKA virus infected baby born in the USA. New Jersey. If you live in a state or area with the mosquito that spreads the Zika virus and you are concerned about Zika, learn how to build your own Zika Prevention Kit. Your kit should include items that will reduce…
Hurricane Evacuation Signs Route Drivers Away from Storms
New York, NY: KNOW YOUR ZONE is your destination for everything you need to know about hurricanes in New York City. You'll find information about the city's hurricane evacuation zones, the hazards you may face from a hurricane, and what to do to prepare. The Office of Emergency Management unveiled new coastal storm…
$70.5 million and 494 grants, Robin Hood Sandy Relief Fund is 100% allocated
New York, NY – April 9, 2013 – Robin Hood has announced that 100% of the funds it has raised for Hurricane Sandy Relief – $ million – has been allocated; this amounts to more than $450,000 in grants made every day since Hurricane Sandy struck. All told, The Robin…