NY – Orthodox synagogue receives threatening letter

An orthodox synagogue on the Upper West Side received a threatening letter on Thursday afternoon, prompting police to sweep the building for a potential bomb, NYPD said.

 

 

The NYPD evacuated the building belonging to the Congregation Ohab Zedek, at 118 West 95th, while following up on the threat. There was no device found, police said.

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