Three synagogues in New York City were targeted with bomb threats within a two-hour period on Saturday, according to the New York City Police Department. The threats occurred between 3:15 p.m. and 5:13 p.m. on the same day.
The first threat was directed at Congregation Rodeph Sholom at 7 West 83rd Street around 3:15 p.m. An email from an unknown sender threatened the presence of explosives, prompting the evacuation of the building. Fortunately, no explosives were found inside the synagogue.