Bomb Threat Made to All Nassau Schools 'Seems Unrealistic,' Police Say

Nassau County Police are intensifying patrols for all schools in the area after they were notified of an "unconfirmed and unrealistic" bomb threat that was made to all Nassau County schools for Monday.

According to authorities, someone told police he heard an unidentified male say Sunday night he will "put bombs in every school in Nassau and set them to go off tomorrow."

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said patrols will also be intensified at public gatherings and near critical infrastructure. Social media outlets will be monitored as well.

"The NCPD is coordinating with federal and local authorities and are assessing national and local threat levels," Mangano said in a statement.

Schools and persons are asked to immediately report any suspicious packages to 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Suspicious social media activity can also be reported through Text-a-Tip via the Nassau County Crime Stoppers app available free for smartphones and tablets.

"If you see something, say something. If you hear something, say something," police say.

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