New York To Get Nuclear Detector Devices

The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that New York would be the beneficiary of two pilot programs designed to guard against a nuclear terror strike. The $1.1 billion Advanced Spectroscopic Portal program funds the purchase of equipment that can scan cargo for radiological material. Homeland Security officials said New York ports and a nuclear test site in Nevada will be the first two locales to receive these new machines. Also, federal officials said New York also will be the nation's first city to have radiological detection devices deployed throughout its boundaries. The devices are designed to detect a dirty bomb. House Homeland Security chairman Peter King (R-Seaford) said the announcement was a win for New York, particularly coming after last week's increase in rail security funds.