One of the two Penn Station gunmen arrested Friday night has been arraigned on criminal charges for allegedly making terroristic threats to the Jewish community.
Christopher Brown, 20, of Aquebogue, Long Island was ordered held without bail at his arraignment on Nov. 20 in New York County Criminal Court, according to court records. The case was also transferred to New York Superior Court for further action.
The case prompted the NYPD to increase their presence at sensitive locations Saturday. On Sunday, Governor Kathy Hochul further announced that the New York State Police would increase its surveillance and protection efforts at synagogues, temples and other houses of worship.
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