Welcome, Guest! - or

New York, NY - Nuclear Training Exercise Today in NY Harbor

Published on:   Aug 15, 2008 at 07:43 AM
News Source: AP
Change text size Text Size  

Photo by 1010 WINS' Steve Sandberg: NYPD's radiation detection boats
Photo by 1010 WINS' Steve Sandberg: NYPD's radiation detection boats
New York, NY - Police, fire, Coast Guard and Port Authority officials are among those working on a nuclear training exercise today in thr New York Harbor.

Advertisement:

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says crews will try to detect a nuclear device on a vessel headed into the harbor.

The crews will use equipment received from federal authorities to combat terrorism. The nuclear device used is harmless.

The exercise will last about six hours. More than 100 people will be involved.

The exercise is among the largest collaborations among agencies in the area, including police from Perth Amboy, N.J.


More of today's headlines

Fallsburg, NY - South Fallsburg Police are requesting Hatzolah EMS to respond to their Police Station for a teenage victim that was assaulted by two other teenagers that... Norfolk, VA - Rabbi Chaim Silver of the B'nai Israel Congregation in Norfolk, Va., says members have called him often with a question about a congregant: "Can I trust...

 

Total2

Read Comments (2)  —  Post Yours »

1

 Aug 15, 2008 at 10:28 AM Anonymous Says:

I hope it's harmless.... Because I personally thing that they won't detect it....

2

 Aug 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM murray Says:

This exercise is a waste of time and tax dollars, proves nothing. In 2 years Iran will be able to launch a nuclear missile from a ship off our shore.

3

If you wish to post anonymously do not fill out this field.
Says:

Your email address will not be published.

Reply to #  
Says:

Important: Please read the rules before submitting your opinion.
Scroll Up
Advertisements: