“New York City made you proud last night,” said the Mississippi native who calls Manhattan home. He said he saw bars and restaurants filled with patrons, and he saw New Yorkers thanking police officers for their service. “People were shaking cops’ hands and saying, ‘Thank you so much.’ And cops were saying, ‘Thank you for being here ... for being part of our community,’” Smith said. Police identified 29-year-old Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov as the driver who barreled down the bike path Tuesday in lower Manhattan. “Sixth Avenue was a mess, but New York City was strong and solid and impressive.

Source: Huffington Post November 02, 2017 03:45 UTC