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Swastikas Deface Queens Synagogues and Homes as NYPD Opens Hate-Crime Probe

Police say video shows at least four suspects in a city that is seeing more antisemitic crime.

Overview

  • In Queens early Monday, swastikas and “Heil Hitler” were sprayed on the Rego Park Jewish Center, Congregation Machane Chodosh, two homes and a car.
  • Surveillance video shows four people near some sites, and police are searching for at least four suspects through the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
  • Police have not announced any arrests and investigators are still collecting evidence from the five scenes.
  • A plaque honoring Kristallnacht survivors and a Jewish center that houses a pre‑K were among the targets, which residents said deepened fear and pain.
  • Newly released NYPD figures show Jews made up about 60% of confirmed hate‑crime victims last month in New York City.