NY Daily News: Letitia James Creates Task Force to Review Hate Crimes Against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers
ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein appointed to Public Advocate’s new Hate Crimes Task Force. Read the full article.
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PIX 11 News: Anti-Semitic Crimes, Attacks on Muslims Are On The Rise
Watch the video clip to hear from ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein and New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.
The WSJ: Jewish Group: Condemn NYC Anti-Israel Bridge Flag
NEW YORK — A prominent Jewish group wants city leaders to condemn a politically charged banner that showed up on the Manhattan Bridge during a Pro-Palestinian march. The Anti-Defamation League denounced Wednesday’s demonstration and the giant “Boycott, Divest, Sanction” banner as an attempt to “delegitimize Israel.” Read the full Wall Street Journal Article
Pix 11 News: Police Investigating Possible Bias Attacks on Jews in Crown Heights
The Anti Defamation League released the statement. “We condemn these two assaults against traditional Orthodox Jews who were singled out for violence because of their religion. No New Yorker should ever have to feel fearful about practicing their faith and have fear of walking in public.” Watch the video clip from Pix 11 News
ADL In The News: Taxi Driver Suspended for Wearing Swastika Armband
After receiving several complaints from the public in April about a taxi driver brandishing a Nazi swastika armband while on duty, ADL immediately contacted the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), expressing grave concern and urging them to investigate. After an investigation and charges were brought against the driver, the driver pleaded guilty to violating commission rules and