Feds Warn Of Terror Plot Against NYC Subways...

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stepping back in time...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13393641/

“Senator: NYC subway plot by al-Qaida was real
Schumer says reduction in homeland security funding is a mistake”
updated 2:31 p.m. PT, Wed., June. 21, 2006

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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/threatmatrix/index

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122227/posts

“Threat Matrix: November 2008”
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Posted on November 1, 2008 7:30:38 PM PDT by nwctwx

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.tsa.gov

http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/nov_newyork.shtm

TSA Statement on New York
News & Happenings

The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning to state and local officials Nov. 25 about plausible but uncorroborated information that al-Qa’ida may have discussed in late September concerning the targeting of transit systems in and around New York City.

Neither DHS nor the FBI has any specific information to confirm that this plot has developed beyond aspirational planning.

The DHS-FBI warning was issued as a routine matter, and out of an abundance of caution going into this holiday season, so that local officials can make decisions they deem appropriate for their community.

There are no adjustments being made to the nation’s threat level, or more specifically for transit systems at this time. However, transit passengers in larger metropolitan areas like New York may see an increased security presence in the coming days. This includes uniformed and plain clothed behavior detection officers, federal air marshals, canine teams, and security inspectors.

DHS and the FBI continue to corroborate this information, working closely with state and local partners, to follow every possible thread.

As a routine matter, we remind the public to be both thoughtful and vigilant of their surroundings, and to report anything suspicious to authorities.

Previously...

http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2008/1113b.shtm

“DHS Announces Security Standards For Freight And Passenger Rail Systems
New Regulations Will Ensure Better Tracking and Management of Toxic Materials”
Press Release
Nov. 13, 2008

Indeed!

I was having a discusion with an Obama supporting coworker a few weeks ago who said I was irrational to fear an Al-Queda attack on NJ Transit trains going into Penn Station in NYC. I told him it wasn’t as much fear as it was concern. (I mean really, when you’re on the train to work almost every day, it just doesn’t help to be paralized by fear)

I sent him this article showing him my concerns were not out of bounds. None the less, no matter how many times I say “told ya so” in the coming months and years, I don’t think I’ll make much progress.

Thanks for the ping Velveeta.

Well, I see the thread link I posted here has been updated.
Let’s check to see what’s new.

http://wcbstv.com/national/nyc.subway.terror.2.874830.html

Nov 26, 2008 10:51 pm US/Eastern
“Sources: Al Qaeda Targets Amtrak N’east Corridor
Heightened Security Presence In Place At Penn Station; Attack Could Cripple Transit Between Boston, Washington”

CBS News Interactive: America On Guard
Reporting
Marcia Kramer NEW YORK (CBS)

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A massive coordinated attack was launched in Mumbai, India just hours after the FBI warned that Al Qaeda may be targeting New York’s subways and railroads.”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Sources told CBS 2 HD the plot involved the Long Island Rail Road. If the explosion went off in Penn Station, the source said, it would affect transportation of Amtrak’s northeast corridor between Boston and Washington, LIRR service and New York City subway service.”

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