Judge Alvin Hellerstein Dies in New York at 92
The federal judge known for presiding over September 11 attack litigation has passed away at the age of 92.
New York City Terrorism News
Across New York City, coverage here takes in extremist threats, counterterrorism operations and security responses. This section monitors city-level responses to evolving public safety challenges.
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October 21, 2026
Protesters Gather Outside The New York Times OfficeDemonstrators targeted the newspaper headquarters in Manhattan on Tuesday to protest coverage of the conflict in Gaza.
October 16, 2026
Hazmat Responds to Powder Incident at Bronx OfficeSix people were exposed to an unidentified white powder inside a mailed envelope at a Bronx building.
October 16, 2026
Suspicious Powder Received at Representative OfficeThe NYPD is testing a substance found in an envelope delivered to the office of Representative Richie Torres.
October 16, 2026
Huckabee Criticizes NYC Mayor Over October 7 RemarksU.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned Mayor Zohran Mamdani following the mayor's recent comments.
October 14, 2026
Second 9/11 Victim Identified via GenealogyNew York City medical examiners have used genetic genealogy to confirm the identity of a World Trade Center attack victim.
October 7, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Issued Controversial Anniversary StatementThe New York City mayor sparked backlash after using an October 7 memorial post to discuss the conflict in Gaza.
October 6, 2026
Three New York City Schools Evacuated After Bomb ThreatsThe NYPD conducted building sweeps at schools in Queens and Brooklyn after receiving threats, finding no explosives.
October 6, 2026
DSA Groups Split Over Instagram PostThree local DSA chapters issued conflicting responses to an Instagram post describing the October 7 Hamas attacks.
October 5, 2026
NYC Teacher Investigated After Alleged Terror SupportEducation officials are reviewing claims that a Brooklyn teacher praised a former Hamas leader in a group chat.
September 28, 2026
Arsen Ostrovsky Addressed NYC Antisemitism RallyThe survivor spoke at a United Nations-area rally as part of an effort to highlight the dangers of unchecked hatred.
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Regular subjects here include foiled plots, international event impacts, counterterrorism investigations and public security measures. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify public safety trends. Dense infrastructure and international transit hubs make the city a unique focal point for security planning. The coordination between city, state and federal agencies is a constant factor in the execution of these operations.