Intelligence bulletins sent out ahead of the holiday warn of copycat attacks and homegrown extremists targeting July 4 celebrations in New York City and San Francisco. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has been "briefed consistently over the previous few weeks on the current threat landscape given heightened tensions around the world." "Our federal partners reiterated yesterday that lone wolf actors remain the greatest potential threat including during the upcoming July 4th holiday. Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority — especially as families Security expert warns of heightened alert following Trump administration’s successful strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. US on alert as federal warns of ‘lone wolf attack’ ahead of July 4 celebrations Federal authorities said the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th celebrations in New York City and elsewhere was attacks carried out by lone actors. By CNBCTV18.com July 3, 2025, 11:22:48 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read Federal agencies have raised alarm over possible lone-wolf attacks during the July 4 celebrations, especially at large gatherings like the Macy's fireworks show in New York City, a report says. A joint threat assessment by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other law enforcement agencies has warned that individuals acting alone or in small groups pose the "most significant Macys annual fireworks display returned to its usual grand scale over the East River this July 4, the latest sign of normalcy returning to New York City, The New York Times reported. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner went on Good Day New York to discuss heightened security measures in New York City. America is all set to celebrate its Independence Day on July 4. Ahead of July 4 celebrations, alerts have been issued by federal authorities over lone actors perpetrating attacks in New York and other places which has become the biggest terrorist threat to July 4 festivities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and "enhancing security measures" to "ensure a safe and secure Independence Day across Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. Former Secret Service agent discusses enhanced security protocols for Fourth of July celebrations across the country amid escalating tensions with Iran after US military strikes. New York City’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration could face security threats from extremist actors, including lone attackers and terrorist sympathizers, as tensions remain high following Following recent calls for ISIS followers to attack "nonbelievers" in coming weeks, NYPD's John Miller said department is in the middle of one of their biggest operations ever Security alert across US over 'lone wolf' terror attack threat during July 4 Independence Day celebrations A joint bulletin issued by the FBI, DHS, and other agencies A lone wolf actor poses the biggest threat to Fourth of July celebrations in New York and San Francisco, according to multiple intelligence bulletins obtained by ABC News. The Department of A lone wolf actor poses the biggest threat to Fourth of July celebrations in New York and San Francisco, according to multiple intelligence bulletins obtained by ABC News. Authorities warn that lone wolf attacks are the primary threat to 4 July events in major cities. With America’s Independence Day approaching, alerts have been issued by federal authorities over lone actors perpetrating attacks in New York and other places which has become the biggest terrorist threat to July 4 festivities. In a joint bulletin issued last month by the FBI, the Department of New York City’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration could face security threats from extremist actors, including lone attackers and terrorist sympathizers, as tensions remain high following Joint threat assessment highlights security priorities for Macy's July 4 show The assessment says that the 4th of July events in New York and elsewhere remain “attractive targets” for those
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