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Frightening Text Messages Being Forwarded Around NY Jews:EXCLUSIVE FREEPER UPDATE INCLUDED
Yeshiva World News ^ | Jan 2, 2009 and Jan 5, 2009 | Yehuda Drudgestein - YWN

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: YWN offers three different options (all free, of course) for keeping in touch with the news as it happens. Should you wish to receive breaking updates via SMS text message (in the USA), or two different email alert options, please click HERE to sign up - and join the already tens of thousands of subscribers.

(Yehuda Drudgestein - YWN)


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; US: New Jersey; US: New York; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: deaththreat; flashmob; hoax; manhattan; masshysteria; nyc; panic; taxi; terror; terrorism; testingthewires; urbanlegends
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To: RaceBannon
*blush* Thank yew...
601 posted on 01/07/2009 3:26:52 PM PST by null and void (Amendment 28: Islam is not recognized as an established religion in the United States. ~ farmer18th)
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To: RaceBannon
THE LATEST INFORATION AS i GOT IT AT Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:01:26 Pm (RACE)
Xxxxxxx just arrived here in nj from the port authority bus terminal in times square.

he is reporting a high presence of armed and outfitted military personnel, in
and around the port authority/times square area. this is not standard
at the port authority. clearly, the city is responding to some sort of
perceived threat.
c

602 posted on 01/07/2009 3:35:33 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: null and void; All

THE LATEST INFORATION AS i GOT IT AT Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:01:26 Pm (RACE)
Xxxxxxx just arrived here in nj from the port authority bus terminal in times square.
he is reporting a high presence of armed and outfitted military personnel, in
and around the port authority/times square area. this is not standard
at the port authority. clearly, the city is responding to some sort of
perceived threat.
c


603 posted on 01/07/2009 3:36:32 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: RaceBannon

*sigh* Ad I was so holding out for the Wednesday after the coronation.

Stay safe.


604 posted on 01/07/2009 4:00:17 PM PST by null and void (Amendment 28: Islam is not recognized as an established religion in the United States. ~ farmer18th)
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To: RaceBannon

NJ and NYC Homeland Security have a high risk noted for Aviation threats. I don’t know how long it’s been that way...
http://www.nj.gov/njhomelandsecurity/
http://www.security.state.ny.us/


605 posted on 01/07/2009 4:02:49 PM PST by freema (MarineNiece,Daughter,Wife,Friend,Sister,Friend,Aunt,Friend,Mother,Friend,Cousin, FRiend)
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To: Brad's Gramma

And bless your cotton socks, Said in true Southern fashion, but of course.

So, how’d the event go?

Missed it on the news.

Never mind, I’m sure it will be covered any minute now.

Thread is now over.


606 posted on 01/07/2009 4:16:40 PM PST by Hulka
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To: null and void

could be coincidence

Someone I know did a google search for info like this and found a training schedule for Homeland Security in NYC today


607 posted on 01/07/2009 4:27:02 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: RaceBannon; Dutchy; usmcobra; tet68; A.A. Cunningham; MudPuppy; AnnaZ; Mercuria; kristinn; ...

updates in the #600 posts

Military personnel in Port Authority

MANY of them, armed, dressed for battle

automatic weapons, tear gas, flak jackets

In numbers similar to 9/11


608 posted on 01/07/2009 4:33:32 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: Hulka
So, how’d the event go?

Not as you wanted???

Yep. Do it Dude, do it.

609 posted on 01/07/2009 4:38:53 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma ( PRAY! Pray for Israel. Pray for the US.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Wow...that is weak.


610 posted on 01/07/2009 5:34:47 PM PST by TankerKC (Wal-Mart haters: It IS NOT OK to trample someone.)
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To: TankerKC

He’s a troll. Big time.


611 posted on 01/07/2009 5:46:40 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma ( PRAY! Pray for Israel. Pray for the US.)
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To: Hulka

The thread is over for you Hulka, were still having discussions, and we’ve asked you to stop with your remarks. Please take them to DU, maybe you’ll feel more comfortable there.


612 posted on 01/07/2009 5:49:35 PM PST by HollyB
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To: RaceBannon

RB, Is this being reported anywhere in the media? Can’t find it anywhere...my son is in NYC and was in Manhattan earlier tonight - in Chelsea area...didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. Then again he never was the most observant chap :-)


613 posted on 01/07/2009 5:49:58 PM PST by Nite Watchman
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To: Nite Watchman

The Daily News had an article today stating that this was a hoax....BUT....

The Synagogues are on alert all over the city and RaceBannon is a very credible poster.

I’m thinking that the authorities don’t want everyone to bail out of the city for fear of a threat and they are down playing it. Certain areas will have a higher security presence. Chelsea, not so much.

I’m always mindful that in terms of the authorities, credible threat means specifics. I think they’ve gotten wind of something but don’t know the how, when and where.


614 posted on 01/07/2009 6:00:44 PM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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To: milford421

Makes sense. Thanks. I’m wondering if what RB’s source saw was part of a DHS Training Exercise?

Any update RB or any NYC Freepers?


615 posted on 01/07/2009 6:34:08 PM PST by Nite Watchman
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To: RaceBannon

Thanks to 78% of (liberal jews plus 50+% of Catholics) Jews - Hussein was elected. By electing liberal Democrats, we now have a lot of Muslims in America plus millions of illegals.

Enough Muslims so 300 showed up in Fort Lauderdale(!) versus about 50 pro-Israel supporters in a county with quite a few Jews. Incredible.

How 78% of American Jews could vote for Hussein when Muslims in Fort Lauderdale were screaming to send Jews back to the ovens is beyond me and Israelis wanted McCain 3 to 1 is beyond me.

Don’t get me started about 50+% of (my fellow) CINO’s or “Kennedy” Catholic fools too. :-(


616 posted on 01/07/2009 6:52:32 PM PST by Frantzie
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To: Nite Watchman

You’re welcome.


617 posted on 01/07/2009 7:06:09 PM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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To: milford421

It slays me they called it hoax

we didn’t get our info from the internet, we got it from one mouth to an ear

I have cop friends in Newark I was a Marine with, we had several talks today

people were paying attention

people were also hoping that the cabbies were just lying, but that in itself is a federal crime

we did get the medalion number of one and the cab number of another


618 posted on 01/07/2009 9:27:25 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: Nite Watchman

the guy who reported the movement at PA was a Vietnam era Navy vet

credible

however, with some reports of a homeland security training exercise (How convienient to be the same day as the cabbie threats) it could be coincidence

that wasn’t his observation, though, said they looked armed for bear and alert

I got the message around 1800 Eastern


619 posted on 01/07/2009 9:29:20 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: RaceBannon

So many missed signs and opportunities before 9/11.

I’m paying attention.

I always watch the cabbies...+


620 posted on 01/08/2009 3:09:31 AM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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