The city has beefed up security in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, and Governor Cuomo has repeatedly told New Yorkers that the "if you see something, say something" plan applies now more than ever. And New Yorkers are listening! ABC reports that in the past three days there has been a spike in suspicious package reports, with over 60 on Monday alone. However, all of those were false alarms.
Janice Fedarcy, assistant director of the New York FBI, said you can quit being so paranoid. "I don't think people need to be unnecessarily or unduly worried," she said. "I think really it's a matter of just maintaining vigilance of not becoming complacent." At the same time, Mayor Bloomberg said on Monday, "As of now, there are no new immediate threats against our city. But there is no doubt we remain a top target, and the killing of Bin Laden will not change that." So keep saying things, and perhaps tattoo yourself a reminder.
