Threats of violence during Yonkers St. Patrick's Day parade lead to arrest and heightened security.

Ridon Kola, a New York man, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill the mayor of Yonkers and city police officers during a St. Patrick's Day parade. Kola is accused of posting threatening messages on social media, including "slaughtering" and "crucifying" members of the Yonkers Police Department. He was taken into custody one day before the parade on charges of threatening interstate communications. Kola faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted.