Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the expert counterterrorism advisory panel he commissioned has delivered its recommendations for strengthening New York's counterterrorism readiness. The panel is comprised of Chair Kenneth L. Wainstein, partner at Davis Polk &Wardwell and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush; Raymond W. Kelly, former New York City Police Commissioner; and Lisa O. Monaco, former Homeland Security Advisor to President Barack Obama.
"As we've seen time and again, terrorism is an ever-present threat, and we will do everything in our power to help ensure that New Yorkers are safe from whatever extremists try to send our way," Governor Cuomo said. "In order to continue to combat this changing and complex threat to New York, we will take concrete steps to implement the recommendations from our bipartisan national experts."
The panel conducted a preliminary evaluation of New York's counterterrorism assets, policies, and overall security posture. Its report commends New York for its counterterrorism efforts and recommends certain enhancements, including increased coordination among the state's counterterrorism agencies and authorities; strengthened security at airports, bridges, tunnels, mass gathering sites and other major assets throughout the state; and additional restrictions to further limit terrorists' access to certain lethal weapons. The panel also suggests designating a new Senior Counterterrorism Advisor and creating a Statewide Counterterrorism Council consisting of relevant Commissioners.
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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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