(WASHINGTON) - The United States Government has received unsubstantiated and uncorroborated information that terrorists are considering attacks against landmarks in New York City. While the FBI has no information as to time, date or method of attack, out of an abundance of caution, information has been transmitted to law enforcement in New York.

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, Secretary Norton ordered a complete security review of Liberty Island - home of the Statue of Liberty. The Island re-opened on December 20, 2001. Before boarding the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, people are screened in a process similar to that at airports.

Just as the rest of the country, the United States Park Police has continued on a heightened state of alert since September 11. They continue to work closely with the Office of Homeland Security, the FBI, and other federal, state and local law enforcement officials.

The United States Park Police is doing all they can to protect our visitors, employees and national treasures. It's important that people remain vigilant and report any suspicious or unusual activities to local law enforcement.

The threat level for the park, city, state and nation remains at the elevated (yellow) level of risk.

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