NYPD increases patrols around places of worship after deadly Quebec mosque shooting as NYC mayor vows to protect the city's Muslims

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The New York Police Department are stepping up patrols at mosques and other houses of worship in the city following the killing of six people in a shooting in a mosque in Quebec City.

'NYPD is providing additional protection for mosques in the city. All New Yorkers should be vigilant. If you see something, say something,' New York City Mayor Bill Blasio said on Twitter.

'Our prayers are with the people of Quebec City as they deal with a terrible attack on a mosque. We must stand together,' Blasio said in another tweet.

Earlier de Blasio sent a message directly to Muslims living in the city: 'To my fellow New Yorkers who are Muslim: New York City will protect you. The NYPD will protect you. We will fight all hatred and bias.'

The department says it's monitoring the situation in Quebec City.