10/06/2005
New York increases subway security after word of threat to transit system
NEW YORK (AP) -- Authorities are increasing security on the city's mass transit system after word of a credible threat of a bombing on the New York City subway, a law enforcement official said Thursday.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in advance of an official announcement, said the threat is "specific to place, time and method," and that the method is bombing.
Rep. Peter King of New York confirmed the threat, saying "Obviously, this is a significant threat."
King is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Police scheduled a news conference for 5:30 p.m. EDt.
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