#NYCStrong: Celebrities, Politicians And Others React To Deadly Lower Manhattan Terror Attack
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The hashtag #NYCStrong was trending on Twitter Wednesday morning as celebrities, politicians and others are standing with New York following a deadly terror attack in Lower Manhattan.
Singer and Tony Award nominee Josh Groban said he was actually near the scene. On Twitter, he said he heard shots fired and ran with his dog.
I'm shaking. That's the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Groban tweeted: "I'm shaking. That's the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting."
Hours later, he tweeted: "Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere."
Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere. ????????
— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
President Donald Trump tweeted: "My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!"
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted: "We are praying for the people of NYC, some of the toughest, most resilient people in the world. #NYCStrong."
We are praying for the people of NYC, some of the toughest, most resilient people in the world. #NYCStrong
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) November 1, 2017
Former President Barack Obama said on Twitter: "New Yorkers are as tough as they come" while Hillary Clinton said "New York's resilience is stronger than a cowardly act of terror."
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims of today's attack in NYC and everyone who keeps us safe. New Yorkers are as tough as they come.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 1, 2017
New York's resilience is stronger than a cowardly act of terror. Thinking of the victims, their families, & the responders who saved lives.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 1, 2017
Other celebrities, including Billy Eichner, Zoe Saldana, Sam Smith, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Gad, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and many others also reacted to the deadly attack.
That's my high school in the picture. This is sad and horrifying. Sending love to everyone there. https://t.co/DWvZy5AdS1
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 31, 2017
NY, I love you so much.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 1, 2017
You are strong and full of everyday heroes and I love you.
We'll get through today and tomorrow and the next one.
My heart is broken. Sending prayers to all the victims who's lives were taken today in NYC
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) October 31, 2017
New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
— samsmith (@samsmith) October 31, 2017
New York City... my hometown... you're in my thoughts and prayers. Barbra.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) October 31, 2017
Terror attack in NYC, not far from 9/11. Deepest condolences to the families of those murdered; and those involved who are scarred forever.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 1, 2017
Oh God. Just read about NYC attack. I can't stomach this non-stop senseless hatred and violence. So sad for the city and all those affected.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) October 31, 2017
I ❤️ NY
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) October 31, 2017
Sending love to the people of New York. I will always ❤️ NY
— John Legend (@johnlegend) October 31, 2017