[Follow-up to earlier story: HERE ] – A security overhaul at key terror targets in New York City has been ordered by the de Blasio administration after vandals breached the security at the Brooklyn Bridge earlier this week to replace American Flags that sit at the top.

There is already a massive increase in security at the Brooklyn Bridge. New security cameras and numerous police officers, including authorities from the counter terrorism squad, are on foot patrol after American flags atop the bridge towers were stolen and replaced with white-washed versions.

The administration has also ordered helicopter flyovers. But all of that is not enough for Mayor de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, who are worried that the breach shows vulnerabilities in the city’s counterterrorism system that could provide opportunities for al-Qaeda and other terror groups.

Now, there are plans to ramp up security at other iconic sites around New York City.

“The NYPD has already implemented increased security measures on the Brooklyn Bridge and multiple agencies are collaborating with the police on further measures that will increase the safety of this and other key facilities,” First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris said in a statement.

Shorris is running the city while the mayor is on vacation in Italy. Security experts applauded the move.

“Obviously if they’re now discussing a change and improvement in the security at these bridges, clearly that indicated that security was lacking to begin with,” said security expert Manny Gomez.