New York, NY, November 19, 2016 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today said it was deeply disturbed by anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on a playground in the Brooklyn.

According to reports, on November 18, playground equipment in Adam Yauch Park in Brooklyn Heights was spray-painted with two swastikas and the words “Go Trump.”

“We are deeply disturbed by yet another highly visible anti-Semitic incident in New York,” said Evan R. Bernstein, ADL New York Regional Director. “Since the election, we have witnessed a wave of incidents targeting Jews and other minorities across New York State, and it is particularly offensive that this hateful graffiti was found in a park named after Yauch, an artist who was a passionate activist for peace, respect and diversity.

“We have been gratified to see a strong response to the vandalism from local children who covered the hateful symbols with hearts, as well as condemnations from Councilman Brad Lander and State Senator Daniel Squadron who forcefully denounced the incident,” Mr. Bernstein added.

ADL said it will continue to work with elected officials and community leaders to stand up to all forms of hate in the wake of these troubling events.

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