Police on LI boost mosque patrols in response to New Zealand attacks

Police on LI boost mosque patrols in response to New Zealand attacks

Police in Nassau and Suffolk counties are increasing patrols around mosques and other houses of worship islandwide following the deadly mosque attacks in New Zealand that killed at least 49 people.

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Police on LI boost mosque patrols in response to New Zealand attacks

Police in Nassau and Suffolk counties are increasing patrols around mosques and other houses of worship islandwide following the deadly mosque attacks in New Zealand that killed at least 49 people.

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