George Pataki Press Conference (4:15 EDT) (Live Thread)

Fox News | 5-20-03

[dogbyte12]

Governor Pataki expected to make statement regarding the terror threats, at news conference scheduled to begin shortly.

[cmsgop]

Thanks for this!

[lelio]

Anyone watching it for us cube bound FReepers?

[mewzilla]

I'll keep an eye peeled :) Two if I can get some more caffeine in me.

[dogbyte12]

Pataki speaking now.

[Mears]

Keep us posted,please!!! My son is with NYPD!

[jgrubbs]

I'm watching the Live Stream via MSNBC.com

[dogbyte12]

Pataki talking about co-ordination between the state, NYC.. deployment of additional National Guard Troops. Getting health care in place, and also publicizing the Tip number so far.

[Howlin]

PING!

[mewzilla]

They're doing the same stuff they did before. Beefing up police presence, notifying law enforcement all over the state, notifying hospitals etc...NY is very well prepared. Citizens need to be vigilant and report anything suspicious...

[hsmomx3]

In other words, what he is not saying is that terror attacks are probable in NYC?

[AmericanInTokyo]

(Impending) "Religion of Peace" bump

[jgrubbs]

He is asking citizen's to utilize the hotlines if they see anything suspicious.

State: 866-SAFE-NYS

NY City: 888-NYC-SAFE

[GOPrincess]

Did he say if NYC has been singled out in this alert in some way?

[katnip]

I'll bet my sons school will cancel their trip to Carnegie Hall tomorrow.

[dogbyte12]

He hasn't mentioned any specific threats towards NYC. Just that they are taking all due cautions, beefing up security, etc.

[Howlin]

I always wonder why none of the other governors come out and have press conferences. Not taking away from NY, but it makes me wonder if they have real, detailed threats.

[Carolina]

Good thing my family and I got our NYC trip in a couple of weeks ago.

[Molly Pitcher]

FYI Be vigilant and alert, the gov is saying...NO credible, specific threat against any NY site.

[GOPrincess]

Thanks for filling in, I came in late.

And thanks for the ping!