The arrest of seven suspected homegrown terrorists in Florida Thursday may hit closer to home than many people expect.

Congressman and chairman of the Homeland Security committee Peter King (R-Seaford) says there are cells of suspected terrorists being watched by the FBI on Long Island. He adds there are similar types of operations in New York, New Jersey and throughout the northeast. The suspects in Florida are accused of plotting to attack the Sears Tower in Chicago and the FBI offices in Miami.

Many residents say it is a scary and surprising thought that terrorists could be plotting on Long Island. They say it is disturbing that people could try and wage war against their own country.