NYPD, Long Island police monitoring deadly attack in New Orleans

Police on Long Island and in New York City are monitoring the fatal attack on New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans but do not believe there are any credible threats to the region.

The FBI and authorities in Louisiana said a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd in the city's French Quarter Wednesday morning, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. Officials described the incident as a terror attack and said the driver intended to kill and injure as many people as possible.

The driver stopped the vehicle and shot at police, who returned fire, killing the man.

Nassau officials said they were following the investigation into the attack.

“I have been in communication with Police Commissioner [Patrick] Ryder and other law enforcement professionals in the region and we are closely monitoring the developments in New Orleans and taking appropriate measures," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.

Suffolk police also said there were no credible threats in the county and that they were monitoring the situation.

"The department continuously communicates with local and national law enforcement agencies and our officers remain vigilant," Suffolk police said in a statement. "There is already an increased police presence because of the holidays and we ask residents to report any suspicious activity to police."

The NYPD also said there were no credible threats to New York City, but it, too, was following events in Louisiana.

"The NYPD has been closely monitoring recent events in New Orleans and coordinating with federal and regional partners," a department spokesman said in a statement.

Later Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement condemning "the cowardly act of evil against innocent New Year’s revelers."

"Although there is no known connection to New York State, I have nonetheless directed ... [state police] to be on high alert as details about this attack continue to unfold," the statement read in part.