New York, NY, February 23, 2019…The Anti-Defamation League expressed deep concern today after seeing images of swastikas covering the pavement of a Queens elementary school playground. According to police and other reports, multiple swastikas and the phrase “Heil Hitler” were drawn on the playground of P.S.139 in Rego Park. “This act of hate is part of a troublesome pattern of
New York, NY, February 20, 2019 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced today that it is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the alleged vandalism at the Chabad Center in Bushwick early Saturday morning. According to police and other reports, the incident took place
New York, NY, January 30, 2019 … ADL (Anti-Defamation League) announced today that it is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the alleged assault of a Jewish man in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Tuesday evening. According to police and other reports, the incident allegedly involved a group of
New York, NY, January 25, 2019 … Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) welcomed Governor Cuomo’s historic signing of two monumental pieces of pro-LGBTQ legislation. The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) (S.1047) adds gender identity as a protected category under New York’s discrimination and hate crime laws. Conversion therapy ban legislation (S.1046) will prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual
New York, NY, January 19, 2019 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced today that it is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the alleged assault of a Jewish woman in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Friday evening. According to police and other reports, the incident involved an alleged passerby
