Officials Say There is No Credible Threat Against New York Subways

Iraq's Prime Minister said Thursday that ISIS is plotting to launch attacks against subways in the United States and in Paris. American and French officials said they haven't confirmed any plot.

Seeking to reassure the public that the subways are safe, Governor Andrew Cuomo rode the subway from the World Trade Center to Penn station and Mayor Bill de Blasio took an MTA ride from City Hall to Union Square.

"We're aware that there is information about a possible threat, there is no specific credible information about any specific threat to the New York City subway system," Cuomo said, standing on the platform at the 34th Street subway station.

Cuomo said New Yorkers can expect to see a greater increased police presence, with more NYPD, MTA, Port Authority, State Police and K9 Units in the city. "Don't be alarmed, if anything it should be comforting," he said.

Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed there will be heightened security at some locations in the city. "But until we have something more specific, we’re not in a position to devote additional resources. It’s not smart to do that until we have something credible,” he said.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton rode the subway with Mayor de Blasio and said the city will err on the side of caution, increasing observation of the city's security cameras, increasing armed patrols and checking bags at a number of stations. Bratton noted there will be increased security at Yankee stadium for Derek Jeter's last game. 

"We are aware of the Iraqi Prime Minister's statements and are in contact with our law enforcement and intelligence community partners as we assess the validity of this threat," Donald J. Peter, a spokesman for the FBI wrote in a statement.