«As we reflect on the 15th anniversary of the most devastating terror attack on
American soil, it's vital that New York continues to examine ways to improve our state's
counterterrorism and public protection
efforts,» Flanagan said in a statement.
Editor's note (11/16/15): Following the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13 and the ensuing debate about
counterterrorism efforts and encrypted communications, Scientific
American is republishing the following article.