What is the total cost for security at the convention, and how does it compare to the last time a convention was held in New York?
The last major party convention held in New York City was the Democratic National Convention in 1992. Security costs were $6.6 million.
Source: Campbell, James T. "Convention '92: Security expected to be easier here." The Houston Chronicle, July 16, 1992, p. B5.
This year the Republican National Convention is expected to spend an estimated $65 million on security.
Source: Hedges, Michael. "2004 Republican Convention New York..." The Houston Chronicle, August 29, 2004, p. A14.
That's about 9.85 times as much as the 1992 DNC, not counting inflation.