the children were from argentina. the nypd beefed up the police presence across the city including extra officers, sand trucks, and heavy weapons units. but it was still halloween in new york. tonight when kids went trick or treating in the annual parade went off without a hitch. earlier tonight, the nypd put out this message. those in nyc is beyond, join us stopping for a moment to pray for the victims killed today and those injured: together we remain strong. that is your broadcast for tonight. thank you for being with us. and good night from nbc news headquarters in new york.
i m just noticing to my right. if you go 150 yards, that s where that pickup truck is picked. but the traffic in the northbound lane of west street has now resumed as of a few moments ago. so the city is moving yet again. on sunday there is a massive event, the new york city marathon. 26 miles, five different boroughs. the officials said if you ride the subway or public transportation, you re going to see more police officers. we re going to have more canine units out, heavy weapons units. new york is ramping up as only new york can. we ll try and keep it safe. dana: bill hemmer, so glad you were able to join us. thank you very much. reporter: sure. dana: and we are learning more about the suspect in yesterday s deadly attack. sources tell fox news he had close ties to people on law enforcement s radar. katherine herridge is live with
that he used as a weapon this afternoon saying he carried out the attack for isis. he targeted people on bikes, he crashed into a school bus. police teg us there were two children on the school bus when it happened. and five of the people killed were from argentina. belgium also said there was a belgian national also killed. after the attack the nypd beefed up police presence across the city including extra officers, sand trucks and heavy weapons units. but it was still halloween in new york. tonight when kids went trick or treating and the annual parade went off without a hitch. and earlier tonight the nypd put out this message. those in nyc and beyond join us in stopping for a moment to pray