ITHACA, NY (WENY) -- Cornell University Police and the school's Internet Technology Security Team are investigating, after a threatening email was sent late last week.

According to a statement from the university, an overseas account spoofed the email address of the University President on September 4. The email reportedly targeted Jewish and LGBTQIA+ communities using antisemitic and homophobic language.

The university said it has also reported the incident to the FBI. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cornell University Public Safety Communications Center at 607-255-1111.

The Steven K. and Winifred A. Grinspoon Hillel Center at Cornell also issued a statement, saying it is aware of the threatening email sent to some members of the Cornell community. The center condemned

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