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Mamdani Pledges ‘to Root the Scourge of Antisemitism Out of Our City’ After Jewish Day School Defaced with Swastika
Swastikas were spray-painted on a Brooklyn yeshiva hours after Zohran Mamdani was elected NYC mayor, raising concerns about antisemitic attacks amid heightened political tensions.
- On Wednesday morning, red swastikas were spray-painted on pillars and windows at Magen David Yeshiva, with a security guard reporting the vandalism around 6:30 a.m.
- Campaign tensions rose as Zohran Mamdani won with just over 50%, facing scrutiny from the New York Jewish community over his past criticisms of Israel.
- A security guard called around 6:30 a.m. to report vandalism at Magen David Yeshiva, and NYPD officials gave no suspect description as representatives did not immediately comment.
- New York officials including Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the defacement Wednesday, while Letitia James spoke out and state police offered help to the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
- Authorities say they have not determined whether the vandalism is linked to the election, even as Zohran Mamdani pledged to fight antisemitism and Gov. Kathy Hochul noted several Jewish institutions in New York City were defaced overnight.
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Vandals Paint Red Swastikas on Brooklyn Jewish School Hours After Mamdani’s Election
Red swastikas were graffitied on a Jewish day school in Brooklyn just hours after Zohran Mamdani (D.) was elected New York City’s next mayor. Mamdani, a socialist who has long faced scrutiny over his anti-Semitic rhetoric, has not commented on the vandalism.The post Vandals Paint Red Swastikas on Brooklyn Jewish School Hours After Mamdani’s Election appeared first on .
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