Officials in the US state of New York have intensified security measures following the deadly terrorist attack in Nice, France, which left at least 84 people dead and over 200 injured.
“I have directed state law enforcement officials to step up security at high-profile locations around the state, including our airports, bridges, tunnels and mass transit systems,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement published on Thursday.
“The New York State Police and the Joint Task Force Empire Shield have deployed additional troops in the New York metropolitan region. Public safety is paramount, and New York will continue to work aggressively with all local and federal partners to keep residents and visitors safe,” he added.
The measures were taken after at least 84 people lost their lives and over 200 others sustained…