New York state lawmaker Michael Gianaris has called on Google Earth to blur views of its  maps that comes under potential terror targets.
At a press conference on  Sunday, the Queens assemblyman said federal authorities need to work with Google to blur maps that detailed sensitive areas such as airports, chemical storage plants and military bases.
The call comes after reports that terrorists who were plotting to blow up a pipeline feeding JFK airport, might use the map to plan their attack.
Mr Gianaris said he had written three letters to Google Earth’s CEO and had received one response, saying the website has enough security measures in place.
“Anyone who flies above or drives by a piece of property can obtain similar information. Google takes security concerns very seriously, and is always willing to discuss them with public agencies and officials,”  Google said in a statement.
New Yorkers have mixed feelings about Mr Gianaris’ concerns. Some think the information is already out there. Some think a general map does not constitute a threat.
On June 2, the Federal Bureau of Investigation had exposed an unfledged terror plot masterminded by a Brooklyn man and three foreigners intending to blow up the fuel line at JFK Airport.