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Security is being beefed up in New York City in the aftermath of twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne told WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb that the city is stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations through deployment of the NYPD's critical response vehicles.

Browne added that the additional security will remain until more is learned about the explosions.

Boston Police said at least two people have been killed and 23 people were injured in the explosions.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg released the following statement:

"As law enforcement authorities investigate today's explosions in Boston, I ask all New Yorkers to keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers. I have spoken with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, and the NYPD has stepped up security at strategic locations and critical infrastructure, including our subways. Some of the security steps we are taking may be noticeable, including deployment of Critical Response Vehicles and additional police personnel, and others will not be. We have 1,000 members of the NYPD assigned to counter-terrorism duties, and they - along with the entire NYPD and the investments we have made in counter-terrorism infrastructure - are being fully mobilized to protect our city," Bloomberg said.

Bloomberg is among the officials sending his prayers to those affected by the Boston Marathon blasts.