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Swastikas Spray-Painted in Brooklyn: Leaders Condemn Antisemitism

11/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Swastikas were spray-painted at Magen David Yeshiva and Washington Cemetery in Brooklyn, prompting condemnation.
Zohran Mamdani, Brooklyn mayor-elect, called the act "disgusting" and vowed to combat antisemitism.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis condemned the vandalism, with Malliotakis urging protection for all New Yorkers.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is reviewing surveillance footage for leads.
Magen David Yeshiva's principal reassured parents of enhanced security after the incident.

History

Historical Context

The 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom marked a severe escalation of antisemitic violence in Nazi Germany, resulting in the destruction of over 7,500 Jewish businesses and the arrest of approximately 30,000 Jewish men. Recent vandalism at Magen David Yeshiva reflects this ongoing antisemitism, prompting officials like Kathy Hochul to emphasize the importance of protecting minority communities against hate crimes.

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Story summary

Swastikas were spray-painted at Magen David Yeshiva and Washington Cemetery in Brooklyn, prompting condemnation.
Zohran Mamdani, Brooklyn mayor-elect, called the act "disgusting" and vowed to combat antisemitism.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis condemned the vandalism, with Malliotakis urging protection for all New Yorkers.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is reviewing surveillance footage for leads.
Magen David Yeshiva's principal reassured parents of enhanced security after the incident.

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