The New York Police Department said it will increase its presence in Jewish neighborhoods before and during the Yomim Nora’im.
Increased foot patrols and specialized units such as counterterrorism teams will be deployed throughout the communities, Commissioner James O’Neill announced Wednesday. He said not all of them would be identifiable.
“It’s my obligation as mayor to make sure the Jewish population is protected not just the High Holy Days but every day, and the sacred responsibility of the NYPD as well,” De Blasio said. “We’ve seen the rise of hate crimes in this city even this year compared to last year, but we cannot be afraid.”
He added: “We will not accept hatred in New York City.”
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This is not a new situation.
When I lived in Brooklyn forty years ago I would daven in Torah Vodaas on the Yomim Noroim.
They would have at least two policemen standing in front of the building the entire Yom Tov. I’m guessing that today they have less security.
Agree. Growing up 15-20 years ago, there was always policemen at the Bobov shul in BP now i never see any police patrolling there
And who will protect us from the police?