MPL Risk Management

04/23/2026

MPL Risk Management City Winery Hudson Valley

03/12/2026

02/21/2026

What a night!

The MPL Risk Management team had some fun last night working East Coast Pro Wrestling at City Winery Hudson Valley. The crowd was electric and the action in the ring did not disappoint.

Proud of our team for keeping everything safe, organized, and running smoothly.

Until the next bell rings…

01/31/2026

Another one in the books!

01/29/2026

Incident Summary
Crown Heights Religious Facility Vehicle Attack

On 01-28-2026 an individual intentionally drove a vehicle into the doors of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights, during a major religious observance. The building was heavily occupied at the time, with thousands of students and visitors in the area celebrating Yud Shevat, a significant holy day marking the 75th anniversary of the Rebbe’s leadership.

Despite the potential for mass casualties, no injuries were reported. Law enforcement quickly took the driver into custody and is actively investigating motive. Reports indicate the individual had recently attempted to engage with a yeshiva in New Jersey and was denied, which may be relevant to the investigation.

Security Significance

This incident underscores a critical and growing threat pattern: vehicle borne attacks targeting houses of worship and large gatherings. These events are often symbolic, high visibility, and densely populated making them attractive targets for unstable or ideologically motivated individuals.

Key security takeaways include:
• Soft targets can become hard targets with the right posture. Religious facilities and community institutions are open by nature, but layered security can dramatically reduce risk.
• High attendance religious observances require enhanced security planning, including access control, perimeter protection, and rapid response capability.
• Vehicle mitigation measures (visible security presence, controlled vehicle access, barriers, and watchful staff) are essential during major events.

Importance of Armed Security Presence

This event highlights why professional armed security details are necessary at high risk gatherings, particularly:
• Major religious holidays
• Large, densely attended services
• Locations with symbolic or cultural significance
• Periods of heightened global or domestic tension

An armed security presence provides:
1. Immediate response capability in the event of an active threat
2. Strong visual deterrence that can prevent escalation
3. Faster coordination with law enforcement during critical incidents
4. Protection during the vulnerable window before police arrival

A trained, armed security team adds a crucial layer of protection that bridges the gap between prevention and police response.

Bottom Line:
Large religious gatherings are increasingly recognized as potential targets. A combination of planning, perimeter awareness, and appropriately staffed armed security is not excessive it is responsible risk management.

Michael Langella
MPL Risk Management

01/27/2026

01/14/2026

**SERVICE DISRUPTION**
Orange County Department of Emergency Services is monitoring a nationwide Verizon wireless service disruption that is impacting voice and data connectivity. Some devices may display “SOS” mode, indicating limited network access.

As of this time, Verizon has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to restore service. The outage is affecting multiple regions, including New York City, Chicago and Richmond, VA.

Residents are encouraged to check Verizon’s network status page for the most current updates and to use alternative communication methods if needed.

Orange County Department of Emergency Services has been in contact with our state and local partners regarding the situation.

At this time, there are no reports of 911 calls originating from Verizon being impacted. Residents are strongly discouraged from calling 911 unnecessarily to test whether calls go through.

01/05/2026

Another great event for the MPL Risk Management Team 👍🏼
And a bonus I had the opportunity to spend time with some amazing people, old friends and new.

Great seeing Janet Cruz Sybil Ramos Jes Guerrero Perri Kylun

01/04/2026

2026 is off to a great start 🔥

01/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to my dear friend The Hon. Karen Edelman-Reyes on her swearing in as the newly elected Orange County, NY County Court Judge! ⚖️