NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open

KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles and WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedAs players and coaches prepare for the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department is rolling out an extensive security operation for the tournament, including new authority to counter unauthorized drones.

What changedKABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open". WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) frames it as "NYPD ramps up security for the 2026 US Open".

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Still Watching. KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open". WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) frames it as "NYPD ramps up security for the 2026 US Open".

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Aug 21, 9:49 PM: WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) joined the source map.

Aug 22, 1:02 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles49m ago

NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open

As players and coaches prepare for the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department is rolling out an extensive security operation for the tournament, including new authority to counter unauth...

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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)2h ago

NYPD ramps up security for the 2026 US Open

FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) — Nearly a million tennis fans are expected to attend the US Open in Queens this year. The NYPD says there are no specific or credible threats against the tournamen...

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