NY public officials react to Paris terror attacks

He also said that Friday night and in the days ahead One World Trade Center would be lit in the colors of the French flag.

There was no visible security increase at downtown Chicago’s major transportation and tourist hubs, though police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the police department was actively monitoring events in Paris and keeping in contact with federal law enforcement partners.

Additional personnel are being deployed to high-density areas and large public gatherings, according to a statement Saturday from Cuomo’s office.

The terrorist attacks on Paris “are a tragic reminder that terrorism knows no borders or boundaries”.

He said New Yorkers are reminded to stay alert to their surroundings, and to report any suspicious activity.

When news of the attacks broke Friday, the NYPD’s counterterrorism officers were dispatched to high-profile locations in NY with heavy weapons, according to a memo sent out by Chief of Department James O’Neill, the NYPD’s top uniformed officer, and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

The National Basketball Association, which had 11 games on the schedule Friday night, said it was increasing security at each of the venues.

The French consulate, the mission to the United Nations and “other sites related to France” are being guarded by heavily armed police in the aftermath of mass killings that rocked Paris, authorities said. “As a precaution, State Police have increased surveillance of critical infrastructure, and will be deploying additional troopers to large public gatherings”.

It said special deployments were also made at French government locations in the city.

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered NY law enforcement and Homeland Security agencies to remain vigilant after the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday. Police in Los Angeles said they would beef up patrols for UCLA’s game against Washington State at Rose Bowl Stadium and at a cricket match at Dodger Stadium.