STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and other law-enforcement executives announced that the department would be increasing police presence in areas of concern during the Jewish High Holidays.

This period includes Rosh Hashanah, which begins on Sept. 22, and Yom Kippur, which concludes on Oct. 2.

During the security briefing at One Police Plaza on Wednesday, officials spoke on the alarming rise in antisemitism witnessed in New York City, as well as the ongoing response from law enforcement.

Jewish High Holidays Security Briefing with Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and NYPD executives

Watch NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and NYPD executives brief the community and media regarding security for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays. Posted by NYPD on Wednesday

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