The Westchester Brief | 03.03.26: Operation Safeguard Activated

Send us Fan MailWestchester County activates Operation Safeguard, a dedicated security operation protecting every house of worship in Westchester and Putnam counties through Easter. Counter-Terrorism Zone 3 is coordinating increased patrols at mosques, synagogues, and churches as Ramadan, Lent, Passover, and Easter overlap in a six-week window.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: Four major religious observances overlap in one window(0:20) Deep Dive: Operation Safeguard announced February 26(1:45) Counter-Terrorism Zone 3 and Real Time Crime Center coordination(3:00) National context: FBI hate crime data and the threat landscape(4:15) Commissioner Raynor's message to residents(4:45) What Else: Ken Jenkins' 2026 capital budget highlights(5:30) RPI partners with Westchester County(5:50) New Rochelle Revolution exhibit at the public librarySources:Westchester County Gov: Increased police patrols during religious observancesMid Hudson News: Westchester County police to ramp up securityYonkers Times: Increased security planned across WestchesterSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every episode. Search I Live Here Westchester and hit subscribe.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.