NYPD Gears Up for Pro-Palestinian Rallies Amid Israel-Hamas Unrest

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have stated that there are "no credible or specific threats" against the city ahead of worldwide protests called by Hamas on Friday. The NYPD has surged additional resources to schools and houses of worship to ensure safety, while the state police and National Guard have been activated to patrol key transportation hubs. Despite demonstrations throughout the week, there have been no overt acts of violence. NYPD officers are monitoring online postings by radical groups, some of whom are calling for a "Day of Rage" in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Major city police departments across the US are on heightened alert.