ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein speaks out after anti-Semitic graffiti is found on a Riverdale home; says “It is horrifying that one’s place of residence would be targeted, attacked and singled out in such a way.”
New York, NY, September 11, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today condemned the anti-Semitic vandalism of a Jewish family’s home in the Fieldston neighborhood of Riverdale, New York, in which the word “Jew” was discovered spray-painted across the front door of a private residence. ADL was alerted to the vandalism, which was first discovered by the homeowner on September
New York, NY, September 7, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for leading a coalition of states to challenge the repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in court. Following President Trump’s executive action, Attorney General Schneiderman initiated the coalition and a lawsuit was subsequently filed in the U.S. District
New York, NY, August 30, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed support for a bi-partisan initiative from New York State Congressional Representatives to deport a former Nazi guard who has been living in Queens. The person in question, Mr. Jakiw Palij, allegedly supported the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, serving as a guard at the Trawniki Camp in
On Sunday, August 27th over seventy Long Island organizations and religious communities came together to promote mutual respect and strengthen community ties. The event was held at the Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview. The evening event featured Congressman Thomas Suozzi (3rd district), interfaith clergy members and community leaders, and Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (Oyster Bay). The group of organizers issued
