Northport Police Issues Statement Regarding Paris Attacks

French media reported Friday evening that as many as 150 people had been killed and dozens more taken hostage in a series of violent and “unprecedented” attacks around Paris.

A live stream of breaking coverage from Paris can be viewed here.

“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the government and the people of France need to respond,” U.S. President Barack Obama said at an evening press conference. (Video at the bottom of the page.)

Northport Police has responded to the attacks with a statement of their own on Facebook:

In light of the attacks today in Paris, the Northport Police have no reports of any creditable threats to the Village or the Tri-State area. We do request that all residents be alert and if you see something suspicious, say something by calling 911.

In New York City, the NYPD announced around 6:30 p.m. Friday that it had deployed counterterrorism forces throughout the city “out of an abundance of caution.” Read more here.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also issued a statement, included below.

“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer my thoughts and prayers to all those who have been affected by the attacks in Paris earlier today. These were tragic and senseless acts of violence that have claimed innocent lives and torn families apart – and my heart goes out to the loved ones of all who have been lost. As more details emerge, I want the people of Paris to know that just as the world has stood by New York in times of tragedy, today New York stands with you.

Tonight I have directed New York State law enforcement to remain vigilant in the wake of these senseless attacks. The New York State Police, the New York State Intelligence Center and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services are actively monitoring the situation for any implications in New York State and remain in constant communication with their local and federal partners.”

-Brooklyn Patch editor Simone Wilson contributed to this story