New York, NY, October 3, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today called remarks made by Michael Avila, the owner of The Coffee Shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn “disgraceful,” and called upon him to make a true apology for his offensive and anti-Semitic remarks. In a diatribe posted on Instagram, Mr. Avila, apparently motivated by the perception that Jews “function via
ADL is always concerned when there are allegations of anti-Semitism and bias, and we are watching the lawsuit in Bloomingburg with interest. Read the full article.
ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein appointed to Public Advocate’s new Hate Crimes Task Force. Read the full article.
Watch the video clip to hear from ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein and New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.
New York, NY, September 17, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed concern over fliers in Williamsburg, Brooklyn adorned with swastikas along with the word “Uber” which means “over” in German and is also the name of a shared car service company. According to reports, fliers appeared on Bedford Avenue earlier this week with the word Uber written in
