anthony_dipierro's Journal: New Security Measures Announced for NYC Area Airports

Two U.S. governors have announced new security measures for the three major airports that service New York City.

The governors of New York and New Jersey said Friday they support a plan to require increased criminal background checks of airport employees at the Kennedy, La Guardia and Newark airports. They also plan on installing fingerprint scanners to identify employees, more sophisticated cameras and motion detectors.

The $100 million plan goes beyond new security measures passed by Congress last year.

The New York and New Jersey state legislatures must pass laws in order to allow the background checks and fingerprint scanners.

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