New York tightens security ahead of Series

VIDEO Security is extra tight around New York because a Subway Series has such a high profile. CNN's Deborah Feyerick reports Play video (QuickTime, Real or Windows Media)     FROM CNNSI.com 2000 World Series: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

NEW YORK (CNN) -- If security for the World Series goes as planned, the only strikes will be on the playing field.

Because the New York subway series -- Mets vs. Yankees -- is such a high profile event, law enforcement personnel in the nation's largest city are taking precautions to keep the games from becoming a target for terrorists.

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October 18, 2000

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