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)
And in order to save on precious drinking water all should drink their bourbon straight without ice.
So the lesson is tip “well” ?? And drink water .
from the Taxi drivers of America .
read what I actually wrote
start thinking for yourself
since when do suicide bombers discriminate?
It’s only a matter of time...It’s going to happen...May be this week, may be next...
I try to avoid malls or busy places...When ever I go to the mall, I tell those with me not to be complacent...I tell them to watch the other people...Especially anyone that looks Mid-Eastern...
You’re being criticized for getting people hyped up...Being ‘hyped up’ may save your life...
The threat is there...It’s been there for some time...
Thanks for the post...
stop acting like a DUer and read what I wrote
Pathetic; dreamworld; theJELLObss.
now u r being wholly irresponsible. The nypd may have confirmed a rumor but have given it no validity. Please cease and desist. I am a cop here and have heard nothing of consequence. And I would have.
Thank you. I was going downhill fast, but then you showed.
Just don't overdo it, OK?
Probably the 21st.
The anti-kidnapping SWAT team?
Glad to see you are back in the saddle as they say. I for one am very grateful to RaceBannon for posting this because I have cousins who work in NYC.
You’d think FReepers hadn’t seen or read about all the pro-Hamas demonstrations the past few days. sheesh!
This is darned silly. . . I am out of here, let the fearful quiver until they pee themselves.
Muslim males are also circumcised. Actually most American males are circumcised.
bump and bookmark
I’m supposed to be in NYC for a tradeshow (that few customers are attending because of the economy) from Sunday - Wednesday next week. I’ll be saying my prayers often and will be one happy dude to be on that airplane flying home.
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