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EntertainmentMay 6

NYPD Seeks Four Suspects in Antisemitic Graffiti Vandalism Targeting Queens Jewish Sites

Police released surveillance footage of four individuals wanted for vandalizing Jewish homes and a Holocaust memorial with Nazi graffiti in Queens.

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The New York Police Department has released surveillance footage showing four suspects wanted in connection with a series of antisemitic vandalism incidents targeting Jewish sites in Queens.

The suspects are accused of defacing Jewish homes and a Holocaust memorial with Nazi graffiti during what police are investigating as a hate crime spree. The NYPD distributed the surveillance images as part of their ongoing investigation into the incidents.

The vandalism has prompted widespread condemnation from New York political leaders. Mayor Eric Adams, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, and Governor Kathy Hochul have all expressed outrage over the targeting of the Jewish community.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the four individuals shown in the surveillance footage. The investigation remains active as authorities work to locate and apprehend the suspects responsible for the hate-motivated vandalism.

The incidents add to ongoing concerns about antisemitic incidents in New York City, where Jewish communities have faced increased targeting in recent years. Police have not released additional details about the specific locations or timeline of the vandalism.

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