NYPD beefs up security for Thanksgiving parade and ‘no credible threat’

Under heavy security, guest artists began arriving in New York for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, to be held this Thursday.

Spectators, including tourists coming from other countries, They trust that the authorities will do their best work, protecting the two and a half miles of Manhattan that the parade runs through..

“The Police have always known how to handle themselves, so I hope it is not a different situation,” said Carmen Figueroa, a Puerto Rican tourist who for the first time wants to enjoy the parade in person.

Since the conflict broke out in the Middle East, between Israel and Palestine, in October, and especially after the United States announced its support for Israel, terrorist threats against the Big Apple have become more frequent.

However, Governor Kathy Hochul stressed that security forces are prepared to do their job. “There is no credible threat”he added in a public statement.

“We are strengthening security, with joint work between the agencies of the city and the state of New York,” said Hochul.

Federal authorities also join the prevention and protection devicein addition to a team that monitors social networks to detect any threats or suspicious comments.

On the parade route, the Police placed boxes identifying the available television stand and also placed barricades to keep spectators at a safe distance from the parade attractions.

The route will begin at West 77th Street and Central Park West, until reaching Macy’s Herald Square.

From the Macy’s studio, our reporter Joaquín Torres, from Univision 41confirmed that 31 floats and 11 musical bands will be part of the main attraction of the parade.