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Queens Synagogues and Homes Defaced With Swastikas as NYPD Hunts Four Suspects

Police released footage of four masked suspects in a hate-crime probe.

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin and other council members visit antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Machane Chodosh in Forest Hills, May 4, 2026. (Julie Menin)
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FILE - A woman places a bouquet of flowers at a makeshift memorial for victims of an attack outside of the Boulder County, Colo., courthouse Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Overview

  • Graffiti discovered Monday at synagogues and homes in Forest Hills and Rego Park included swastikas and “Heil Hitler,” and a Kristallnacht memorial was defaced.
  • The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating and has released surveillance video of four masked individuals believed to be involved.
  • No arrests have been announced, and police are asking the public for tips as community fear and frustration grow.
  • City leaders and Jewish organizations rallied Tuesday evening at Congregation Machane Chodosh, with officials condemning the attacks and urging stronger protection for local sites.
  • New NYPD figures show Jews made up about 60% of confirmed hate-crime victims in April, and a recent ADL report found assaults on Jews have risen even as some nonviolent incidents declined.