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Local officials react to U.S. strikes on Iran can, described the operation as “targeted military action” after what he said was “continued threats against our forcLocal, state and federal elected offi- es and our allies.” “America stands with our military,” cials representing reacted to the bombing of key military targets and the kill- Garbarino wrote in a Facebook post, ing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah “America stands with Israel. And AmerAli Khamenei, and other government ica will always defend what is right.” Gillen, a Democrat, called for the leaders on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive oper- administration to follow the law and ation to destroy the country’s military consult Congress on any major military action, which is required capabilities and eliminate under the War Powers Act of any threat that Iran will cre1973. “This is a serious ate nuclear weapons. moment and I am praying “We stand in firm support for the safety of our brave of the United States Armed American forces,” she wrote Forces and the Israeli milion Facebook. tary as they take necessary, The strikes came two days decisive action to defend our after the latest U.S.-Iran nations and restore stability nuclear talks, on Feb. 26. to the Middle East,” Town of Iran launched counteratHempstead Supervisor John tacks, firing drones and misFerretti, a Republican, wrote siles at Israel and strikes in a Facebook post, adding aimed at American military that “a nuclear-armed Iran installations in Bahrain, is an unacceptable, existenKuwait and Qatar. Iranian tial threat. Allowing this U.S. REp. LAURA state media, citing the Red regime to obtain nuclear GILLEN Crescent, said Saturday weapons would make the night that at least 200 people had been entire world far less safe.” Ferretti and other South Shore elect- killed and more than 700 injured. Three American service members ed officials described the Iranian government as the world’s top state sponsor were killed and five others were seriousof terrorism. Iran has repeatedly said ly wounded during the attacks, the U.S. its nuclear enrichment activities are military announced Sunday. Gillen and Garbarino both extended entirely peaceful. Long Island is home to more than their condolences to the service mem10,000 people of Iranian descent, accord- bers who were killed. “Their courage ing to the U.S. Census Bureau, with and dedication to our nation will never be forgotten,” Gillen wrote. Garbarino roughly 9,600 in Nassau County. U.S. Representatives Laura Gillen described their sacrifice as “something and Andrew Garbarino both argued that we can never repay and should never Iran should not be allowed to have forget.” Trump called those who were killed nuclear weapons — but they differed in their characterizations of the United COntinued On Page 4 States’ attacks. Garbarino, a Republi-
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nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman spoke during a news conference at the theodore Roosevelt executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on March 2, outlining heightened security measures in nassau County following the military conflict with iran.
Nassau boosts security amid Middle East conflict By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Nassau County officials said Monday they have heightened security measures and increased police deployments in response to the escalating military conflict with Iran, citing concerns about potential retaliatory attacks, self-radicalized individuals and cyber threats. Speaking March 2 at the Ceremonial Chamber in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county began reviewing and expanding its security posture immediately after the conflict began. “As we all know, we are engaged now in a military conflict with Iran,” Blakeman said. He added that he believed the federal government’s response was “an appropriate action to take” and that “Iran has been nothing but an irritant and a danger to America for a long, long time.” Blakeman said Nassau County is home to residents of Iranian descent, some of whom, he said, have expressed
support for changes in their country of origin. “They are now celebrating the liberation of a once great country that was taken over by a very brutal and dictatorial regime, and that is now come to an end, and I can say, on my own behalf, we are very grateful that that action was taken by President Trump,” Blakeman said. In Nassau, he said, public safety remains the top priority. “That is our number one mission, and we take that mission very seriously,” he said. “When there are extraordinary events that occur — whether it’s a mass gathering, a celebration or a situation where someone may have an ax to grind — we always take special precautions.” Blakeman said he and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder have been in constant contact since the outbreak of hostilities, reviewing intelligence and determining how best to deploy additional resources. Officials referenced a recent shooting COntinued On Page 3
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his is a serious moment and I am praying for the safety of our brave American forces.