Westchester police departments increase presence for Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Yonkers Police say they'll have an increased presence around train stations and the local bars.
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People all over Westchester County will be gathering to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Local police departments want to make sure everyone is celebrating safely.
Yonkers police say they'll have an increased presence around train stations and the local bars.
"We know people are expected to be there a couple hours early because of some VIPS, so we're going to have people at the train station probably around 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. to make sure everyone gets on the trains and gets down safely," said Yonkers Police Detective Lt. Frank DiDomizio.
He adds that officers will be at the train stations after the games as well.
A watch party is being held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Westchester County Police say they'll have a contingent of officers assigned for crowd control and traffic to ensure a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Officers will be posted inside and outside for the event.
For those taking a train into Manhattan, MTA says that they can expect increased patrols on the trains going to and from Manhattan on game days.
