Posted on 01/05/2009 4:12:38 PM PST by RaceBannon
UPDATED - ALERT - Frightening Text Messages Being Forwarded Around NY Jews January 2, 2009 3:00PM EST: [UPDATE BELOW] With the situation in Gaza deteriorating by the day, and anti-semitism rampant around the world, thousands of NY Jews were frightened upon receiving the following text message which has been going around on Friday afternoon:
“A Jewish woman gave a tip to a Muslim taxi driver and out of appreciation he warned her not to go to Manhattan next week Wednesday.”
YWN has reached out to high-ranking members of the NYPD, and have stated that although they received the same text message, “there are no credible threats to be concerned about - and don’t even know where this text message originated from”.
The only message that they do have for the public is the same message that they have been saying since 9/11. That message is “always be aware of your surroundings, be vigilant, and if you see anything suspicious contact the police department immediately to report what you have seen”.
UPDATE 3:50PM EST: YWN has just spoken with NYS Assemblyman Dov Hikind who tells us that he has received various reports regarding this ‘threat’ and has personally contacted the FBI who is currently investigating them.
He thanked YWN for our alert to calm the public, and echoed the call for calm and vigilance at anytime and any location. “If you see something, say something,” Hikind said.
“The FBI and the NYPD take these types of threats very seriously, and investigate them thoroughly to ensure the safety of the public.”
May Hashem protect us from no harm - no matter where in the world we are located.
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(Yehuda Drudgestein - YWN)
BOO!
BUMP!
Thanks for the info Race.
PennMom
January 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany.
What’s your take on the level of security around the city?
Race, I don’t know anyone in NYC except you, so the only thing I can do is keep you and all NYC in my prayers. Be careful.
Okay, then why make the distinction if the fact isn’t relevant or is coincidental? If they woman was a black Baptist or a white Catholic, is that supposed to connote something else?
I appreciate your coming forward with your personal experiences through people you know, and the other information. Whether it was a hoax by taxi drivers, or a real threat which is prevented, or something happens, we may not know (except for the third possibility).
It makes me ashamed that so many members here are trashing you like this.
Other freepers who may learn about possible threats from people they know will think twice about posting anything after seeing the offensive treatment you’re receiving.
In Sanskrit, “asura” means “demon” or literally, “ungodly”. Interesting.
I agree little jeremiah. Not only is it disrespectful of the author but it discourages others from passing on information.
Some freepers just want to be critical. Remember the threads last year predicting the housing crisis. Some freepers totally trashed those who had first hand knowledge of the mortgage situation and were warning of the foreclosure problems.
Never, EVER, buy bagels made by hairy muslims.
Just sayin'.....................
you know I cant give you names
but, you say you know these people, ask them yourself
did they receive specific incidents of persons telling this story, with cab numbers?
I can confirm what I was told if my friend is willing to talk
but call your friends and tell them what I wrote and ask if any reports came in
remember, I did not speak of the texting, but the cabbies, and some influential people reported it to my friend and Police
Well—it seems to have “come up” in a lot of conversations...........how many people did these cabbies give this message to?
You may doubt. Others may not.
Opinions are like posteriors.....everyone has one, many of them smell bad.
Orthodox Jews seem to be taking it very seriously. In light of the Gaza situation, Hamas sympathizers in NYC may want to do more than just wave signs and shout outside the Israeli Embassy.
Dude....you’ve had too much to drink. Take a nap.
I'd say that the Left and jihadists, both violent creatures at heart, would do anything to inflict pain, damage and death should they feel the urge.
Is not January 6 the 12th day of Christmas?
Our anti-terrorists units should watch for unusual patterns like cab drivers not showing up for work - etc.
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