Rollers and paint are pictured after the New York Marathon ceremonial finish line painting in Central Park in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 3, 2021.
REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Local law enforcement will implement heightened security measures for Sunday's New York City Marathon due to a rise in tensions around the globe, officials said on Wednesday.
"As tensions rise around the globe, there is a growing concern over the impact it will have here at home," said Caban.
Police in New York City adopted a "heightened" security footing for Halloween this week, as other large U.S. cities were also on alert, a time of tension over the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
City officials mounted a super-sized surveillance and law enforcement effort for the 2013 race, which took place months after the Boston Marathon bombings, while the 2016 edition also featured increased security.
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