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After ISIS video threatens NYC, mayor says city won’t be intimidated

November 20, 2015
In this photo provided by WNYW Fox 5 NY, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference in New York's Times Square, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. The New York Police Department says it's aware of a newly released Islamic State group video showing images of Times Square but says there's no current or specific threat to the city. (WNYW Fox 5 NY via AP)

In this photo provided by WNYW Fox 5 NY, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference in New York’s Times Square, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. (WNYW Fox 5 NY via AP)

The Islamic State (ISIS) released a video on Wednesday that threatened New York City, specifically Manhattan, with a potential attack, according to the New York Times.

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a public statement in Times Square urging residents to ignore the contents of the video and continue their daily lives.

“Stoking fear is the goal of terrorist organizations, but New York City will not be intimidated,” de Blasio said during a news conference Wednesday night. “New Yorkers won’t live in fear and people should continue to go to work, live their lives, and enjoy the greatest city in the world.”

His comments follow those of Police Commissioner William J. Bratton who told “CBS This Morning” that the footage is outdated.

“The whole effort here is intended to have an effect of inspiration,” he told the hosts of the show. “Fear is the oxygen of terrorism. What they’re trying to do is pump much more oxygen into the system.”