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Rutgers President Called To Testify Before Congress On Deal With Pro-Palestine Protesters Rutgers President Called To Testify Before Congress On Deal With Pro-Palestine Protesters
Rutgers President Called To Testify Before Congress On Deal With Pro-Palestine Protesters Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway has been called to testify before Congress later this month about his handling of pro-Palestinian protesters, authorities confirmed. U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina, the chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, announced Monday, May 6 that she postponed appearances by the presidents of Yale University and the University of Michigan and scheduled Holloway and Northwestern President Michael Schill to speak on May 23. "Over the last several days, the presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers have made shocki…
Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags In Hewlett Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags In Hewlett Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA
Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags In Hewlett Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA A  man is facing multiple hate crime charges after he allegedly stole two pro-Israel flags and assaulted a Long Island homeowner. Bechir Lehbeib, age 26 of Jamaica, Queens, was indicted by a jury on Wednesday, March 6, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Report - Man Accused Of Hate Crime After Stealing Pro-Israel Flag, Punching Hewlett Homeowner: Police On Sunday, February 4, Lehbeib allegedly walked up to a Hewlett home just after 1 p.m. The Steven Drive house was displaying two flags — one of which depicted a blend of the American and Israeli flags and…
Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Officials in Teaneck promised Thursday that they'll maintain order at a controversial Israeli real estate event scheduled for this weekend that's expected to draw a huge police presence.  What they can’t do, they said, is prevent it from happening. ****** 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Two out-of-towners were arrested after they threw liquid on protestors near the end of a controversial Israeli real estate showcase at a Teaneck synagogue, authorities said. SEE: Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says ****** Palestinian, Muslim, and Jewi…
'We Should Kill You All': Millis Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say 'We Should Kill You All': Millis Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say
'We Should Kill You All': Millis Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say Police arrested a 59-year-old Norfolk County man after investigators say he left voicemails threatening to kill Jewish people and blow up their places of worship.  John Reardon, of Millis, is charged with one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with harm via an explosive, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday. Reardon was arrested last week.  Investigators say Reardon called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, Thursday morning, Jan. 25, and left a voicemail threatening horrific violence over the …
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle Two Jewish-owned businesses at a Westchester shopping center were the victim of vandalism, officials said.  The graffiti was discovered on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Jewish-owned Cheryl's Closet clothing store and Scoop Shop at the Golden Horseshoe shopping center on the border of Scarsdale and New Rochelle at 1088 Wilmot Rd., according to New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman. In a statement, Bowman condemned the act.  "Let me be clear: I strongly condemn antisemitic actions that target Jewish Americans because of their religion or conflate the actions of the Israeli government with ou…
Trump Eyeing Capital Region Congresswoman Elise Stefanik As Veep Pick: Report Trump Eyeing Capital Region Congresswoman Elise Stefanik As Veep Pick: Report
Trump Eyeing Capital Region Congresswoman Elise Stefanik As Veep Pick: Report As campaign season heats up, rumors are swirling over former President Donald Trump’s pick to be his running mate should he clinch the Republican nomination. Among the names that Trump is strongly considering for his vice president is New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, NBC News reports. The 39-year-old House Republican Conference chair – whose 21st District represents several Capital Region counties, including Rensselaer – was brought up during a dinner at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home in December 2023, according to the outlet. Trump nodded approvingly and referred to Stefanik as “a ki…
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Yonkers Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Yonkers
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Yonkers A high school basketball coach and a player have both been disciplined following an incident during a game in Westchester in which antisemitic remarks were hurled at a team, officials said. The incident happened during a basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4 between girls' varsity teams from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and The Leffell School, a private Jewish school located in Hartsdale, Yonkers city officials said.  During the third quarter of the game, which took place at Roosevelt High School, members of the Leffell School's team were injured by an alleged physical style of …
Bergen Hebrew School, Mercer House Of Worship Among 200 Targets Of Swatting, Bomb Threats In US Bergen Hebrew School, Mercer House Of Worship Among 200 Targets Of Swatting, Bomb Threats In US
Bergen Hebrew School, Mercer House Of Worship Among 200 Targets Of Swatting, Bomb Threats In US UPDATE: A Hebrew school in Bergen County and a house of worship in Mercer were among nearly 200 Jewish targets of bogus bomb threats and swatting incidents across the country, law enforcement officials reported. In just 24 hours over this past weekend, 199 bogus bomb and swatting threats were delivered from one coast to the other, according to the Secure Community Network, a nonprofit that monitors antisemitic threats and coordinates security for Jewish institutions nationwide. It was shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, when Barnert Temple on southbound Route 208 in Franklin Lakes rece…
Hochul Vows 'Aggressive' Discipline For Colleges Letting 'Jewish Genocide' Calls Go Unchecked Hochul Vows 'Aggressive' Discipline For Colleges Letting 'Jewish Genocide' Calls Go Unchecked
Hochul Vows 'Aggressive' Discipline For Colleges Letting 'Jewish Genocide' Calls Go Unchecked New York colleges that fail to swiftly punish calls for Jewish genocide will face “aggressive” repercussions, including potentially losing their funding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. In a letter to New York State college and university presidents on Saturday, Dec. 9, Hochul said she had reached out to SUNY Chancellor John King “to ensure that it is SUNY’s policy that calling for the genocide of any group of people” on campuses violated the university’s code of conduct and would lead to “swift disciplinary action.” “Chancellor King affirmed that was the case, and that SUNY will not tolerate …
Yale, City Officials Condemn Desecration Of Menorah On New Haven Green Yale, City Officials Condemn Desecration Of Menorah On New Haven Green
Yale, City Officials Condemn Desecration Of Menorah On New Haven Green City officials and Yale University are speaking out after a masked man climbed a public menorah on the New Haven Green and put a Palestinian flag on the structure. Video of the incident shows a protester dressed in black scaling the menorah and sticking a Palestinian flag on one of the candleholders. Several people, who appear to be fellow protesters, can also be seen and heard telling the person to take the flag down. Related: UPenn President Resigns After Backlash Over Congressional Testimony Three other people are heard saying, “Get down!” and "It looks bad for us,” as the prote…
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Moments after it was announced that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was resigning, Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok followed suit. Magill, whose testimony to Congress on antisemitism earlier this week sparked widespread outrage, resigned on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bok later announced his resignation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Magill remains a faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as president until an interim president is appointment, UPenn Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok said in announcing the news Saturday evening. And Liz Magill has resig…
New Update: Shooting At Albany Synagogue On First Day Of Hanukkah Investigated As Hate Crime New Update: Shooting At Albany Synagogue On First Day Of Hanukkah Investigated As Hate Crime
New Update: Shooting At Albany Synagogue On First Day Of Hanukkah Investigated As Hate Crime This story has been updated. A shooting at a New York synagogue on the first day of Hanukkah is being investigated as a hate crime. The incident happened at Albany’s Temple Israel, located on New Scotland Avenue, on Thursday, Dec. 7. According to Albany Police, the 28-year-old man fired two shots from a shotgun in the building's parking lot. Nobody was injured. The shots were first heard by the temple's director of Early Childhood Center, who called 911. At least two dozen preschool-aged children were inside the building at the time, police said. The facility was immediately placed…
(Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation (Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation
(Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation A Winthrop council Zoom meeting was flooded with antisemitic slurs, a swastika, and a person appearing to give a Nazi salute. Winthrop Council President Letterie said members of his community were having a civil discussion when someone crashed the Zoom call with antisemitic symbols and hate speech on Tuesday, Dec. 5.  "During a civic discussion on the flying of flags on town property, an individual seized the meeting to use it as a platform for hate speech and to display symbols of hate, intimidation and nazism," Letterie said in a statement. "We condemn this act and all acts of h…
State Slams Paterson Handyman Who Refused To Serve Jewish Clients State Slams Paterson Handyman Who Refused To Serve Jewish Clients
State Slams Paterson Handyman Who Refused To Serve Jewish Clients A handyman from Paterson was ordered to immediately stop refusing to serve Jews and take several remedial steps or face serious charges, state authorities in Trenton said on Thursday. Melquisedec Francis must satisfy eight specific demands to keep from being prosecuted, including announcing that he no longer discriminates against Jewish customers, attending training on anti-Semitism and paying a fine, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Nov. 30. In advertisements on TaskRabbit and elsewhere last month, Francis wrote: "I am expressing my solidarity with the Palestinian Peopl…
Second Swastika Found At Riverhead Middle School: 'Please Speak With Your Children' Second Swastika Found At Riverhead Middle School: 'Please Speak With Your Children'
Second Swastika Found At Riverhead Middle School: 'Please Speak With Your Children' A Long Island school district is urging parents to partner alongside schools in teaching the gravity of bigotry after a second swastika symbol was found in the span of a week. On Monday, Nov. 27, the Riverhead Central School District (CSD) sent a letter out to the community regarding the discovery of a swastika written on a blackboard by a student at Riverhead Middle School. The release closely mirrors a similar letter written by interim Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich just days before, when a swastika was found drawn on a piece of art in the same school. Earlier Report: Swastika …
KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks
Know Them?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks Worcester police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who vandalized a Starbucks with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel graffiti on Wednesday, Nov. 8, authorities said.  Police shared a surveillance photo of the suspect in connection with the incident at the Starbucks on 11 East Central St., according to the Worcester police.  “We are angered by this recent antisemitic vandalism and the other acts of hate that have been directed at our... Posted by Jewish Federation of Central MA on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The words “Free Palestine,” “Free Gaza,” and “You Make D…
'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report 'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report
'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report A standard city council meeting last week in Hampshire County was upended by "Zoom bombing" trolls and antisemites who spewed hateful and offensive comments. Northampton city councilors have spent the last week looking for solutions to fight back for their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, reports said.  The Daily Hampshire Gazette reported that the Nov. 2 Northampton City Council meeting was set to discuss typical city governance issues, but things took a dark turn when leaders opened the floor for public comments.  Several people signed up to speak to the board via Zoom. Th…
Man Confronts Pair Who Removed Fliers For Montclair Israeli Hostage Vigil In Viral Video Man Confronts Pair Who Removed Fliers For Montclair Israeli Hostage Vigil In Viral Video
Man Confronts Pair Who Removed Fliers For Montclair Israeli Hostage Vigil In Viral Video Video of a man confronting a pair who he says removed signs broadcasting a vigil for Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Montclair is receiving national attention. The 4-minute and 17-second clip was shared by StopAntisemitism on Twitter Saturday, Nov. 4, where it had garnered 5.4 million views. Montclair, NJ - two individuals removed signs of a vigil being held in honor of kidnapped Israeli children, women, and elderly.This evil behavior must be never be tolerated. Recognize them? DM us! pic.twitter.com/DlMeRDnqxj — StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 4, 2023 The two indi…
'Jews Did 9/11:' Racist, Antisemitic Hackers Disrupt Passaic Council Meeting (VIDEO) 'Jews Did 9/11:' Racist, Antisemitic Hackers Disrupt Passaic Council Meeting (VIDEO)
'Jews Did 9/11:' Racist, Antisemitic Hackers Disrupt Passaic Council Meeting (Video) A live-streamed Passaic City Council meeting was disrupted by antisemitic hackers spewing racial slurs. Just more than 17 minutes into the Oct. 24 meeting, the hackers interrupted Mayor Hector Lora praising the city's police department (scroll for video). "Jews did 9/11. Israel did 9/11. Jews [unintelligible]. Shut up [racial slur]. You're a [racial slur]. Alright, so when are we going to put these Jews in these..." The mic cuts out. Passaic's Mayor and Council reflects the city's diverse population, being comprised of Orthodox Jewish, Latino, and Black members.  Officials request the ha…
Race Committee Members Resign In New Castle, Fail To Renounce Antisemitism: Official Race Committee Members Resign In New Castle, Fail To Renounce Antisemitism: Official
Race Committee Members Resign In New Castle, Fail To Renounce Antisemitism: Official All members of a Northern Westchester town's Committee on Race, Equity, and Inclusion have resigned after allegedly failing to publicly denounce antisemitism, officials said.  The members of the New Castle Committee on Race, Equity, and Inclusion resigned following their alleged unwillingness to condemn antisemitism, New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz announced on Monday, Oct. 23. According to Katz, the events leading up to the resignation began when the Committee prepared a statement regarding the violence unfolding in Israel and Palestine in the wake of attacks committed by the Hamas m…
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell 21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell A student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has been accused of threatening to shoot, stab, and rape Jewish students at the Ivy League school. Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 31 on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to prosecutors in the Northern District of New York. Dai allegedly posted threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion site, including posts calling for the deaths of Jewish peopl…
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Montauk Beach, Business Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Montauk Beach, Business
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Montauk Beach, Business Police are investigating after swastikas and antisemitic graffiti was found at two locations on Long Island. The graffiti was found painted on bathrooms and two food trailers parked near the Ditch Plains Beach trailhead in Montauk on Monday morning, Oct. 30, according to East Hampton Town Police. The offensive words and images were also discovered on the rear exterior of the Naturally Good Foods and Sausages Pizza, located on Main Street in Montauk. Detectives are asking anyone with surveillance cameras in those areas to check for suspicious activity overnight Sunday, Oct. 29, into Monday …
NY AG James Urges Social Media Companies To Stop Hateful Content After Attacks In Israel NY AG James Urges Social Media Companies To Stop Hateful Content After Attacks In Israel
NY AG James Urges Social Media Companies To Stop Hateful Content After Attacks In Israel New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent a series of letters to several social media companies urging them to take action and remove hateful content posted in response to the violence taking place in Israel.  The letters, announced by the Attorney General's Office on Friday, Oct. 13, all request that each company provide thorough explanations of how they are stopping the spread of hateful content that encourages violence against Jewish and Muslim people or institutions in the aftermath of violent attacks committed against Israel by the Hamas militant group.  Jame…
Disinformation Spreads On LI Amid Israel-Hamas War, Calls For Social Media Change In NY Disinformation Spreads On LI Amid Israel-Hamas War, Calls For Social Media Change In NY
Disinformation Spreads On LI Amid Israel-Hamas War, Calls For Social Media Change In NY While communities grieve and New York officials call for social media companies to tamp down on hateful content, false information about the Israel-Hamas war has spread at a rapid pace — even at home on Long Island. It started with a simple post on X (formerly known as Twitter) by CBS New York reporter Tim McNicholas on Wednesday, Oct. 11. McNicholas, an investigative journalist who has worked in the industry for years, posted a video showing that his car was stuck on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Throgs Neck thanks to a driver who “decided it was time to do some donuts,” as he put it. …
Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On Law enforcement agencies in the nation's capital are planning to have a beefed up presence on Friday as the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues to escalate overseas. With calls for attacks in the US escalating and a former Hamas leader calling for a "global day of anger," both the Metropolitan and US Capitol police announced that they will be increasing their visibility across the District. "The Metropolitan Police Department is working with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to monitor events unfolding worldwide, a spokesperson for the agency said. "MPD and our partners …
New Details: Larchmont Police Chief Was 1 Of 6 Westchester Officials In Israel During Attack New Details: Larchmont Police Chief Was 1 Of 6 Westchester Officials In Israel During Attack
New Details: Larchmont Police Chief Was 1 Of 6 Westchester Officials In Israel During Attack A Westchester police chief was one of the six county law enforcement officials who were forced to evacuate from Israel in the midst of violent fighting that has killed hundreds of Israelis and several American citizens.  Larchmont Police Chief Chris McNerney was one of the six Westchester County law enforcement officials who traveled to Israel on Thursday, Oct. 5 to participate in an international counterterrorism and antisemitism training, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  Earlier Report - 6 Westchester Law Enforcement Leaders Return Home …
6 Westchester Law Enforcement Leaders Return Home From Israel After Large-Scale Hamas Attack 6 Westchester Law Enforcement Leaders Return Home From Israel After Large-Scale Hamas Attack
6 Westchester Law Enforcement Leaders Return Home From Israel After Large-Scale Hamas Attack This story has been updated.  Six Westchester law enforcement leaders who had been in Israel during deadly, violent fighting that has left hundreds of Israelis and several American citizens dead have successfully returned home. The six law enforcement leaders had been in Israel as part of a 32-member New York delegation that had traveled to the country on Thursday, Oct. 5 to participate in an international counterterrorism and antisemitism training, Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced. As a result, the leaders had been in the country when the Islamist Hamas militant g…
Swastika Found Carved Into Table At Carmel High School Swastika Found Carved Into Table At Carmel High School
Swastika Found Carved Into Table At Carmel High School District officials are seeking information after a swastika was found carved into a table at a Hudson Valley high school.  The hate symbol was found at a school in Putnam County on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the Carmel Board of Education was alerted that a swastika had been carved into the leg of a lab table at Carmel High School.  According to district officials, this most recent incident followed the discovery of a swastika and the words "Adolf Hitler" written on the same school's tennis courts in September.  "We, as the Board of Education, recognize that these are not isolated…
Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Josiah Henson Parkway Bridge Under Investigation Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Josiah Henson Parkway Bridge Under Investigation
Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Josiah Henson Parkway Bridge Under Investigation A $10,000 reward is being offered for information into a hate crime in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Department of Police issued a fresh alert on Thursday as they continue to search for the vandals who tagged a bridge under Josiah Henson Parkway late last month. On Aug. 27, officers found orange spray paint reading, “Club Aryan Excellent” with a black Swastika in an orange outline and a palm tree painted on the wall under the Josiah Henson Parkway pedestrian tunnel, officials said. Sensitive content warning:We are deeply disturbed by the racist and antisemitic message found …
Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground
Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground Officers found antisemitic graffiti in a Long Island park, prompting outrage among citizens and a New York Congressman. The incident occurred on Monday, June 19, at North Woodmere Park, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol. It appeared to be first reported by the Instagram account 5townscentral, an account informing the community of crime updates, stolen pets, events, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 5 Towns Central (@5townscentral) According to this first report, the swastika was discovered near the swings …
Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Manchester Township: AG Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Manchester Township: AG
Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Manchester Township: AG A 34-year-old Jersey Shore man accused of spray-painting swastikas on several structures and causing a fire that gutted a house earlier this week was being held in a medical facility, authorities said. Ron Carr, 34, of Manchester, scrawled Nazi symbolism on more than a dozen homes, residential fences and elsewhere, targeting Jewish residents in the early hours of Wednesday, June 7, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Carr damaged more than a dozen homes, and used an accelerant to set a fire that destroyed a house in the township…