Press Release

ADL Says 29 Percent Increase in Anti-Semitic Incidents in New York City is “Troubling, But Not Cause for Alarm”

New York, NY, June 12, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed concern over the 29 percent citywide increase of anti-Semitic incidents reported this week by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.  The NYPD reported 53 criminal anti-Semitic incidents in the first five months of 2015, an increase from 41 incidents during the previous period last year. Evan R. Bernstein,

ADL: Independent Monitor a “Necessary First Step” to Restoring Confidence in the East Ramapo School District

New York, NY, June 5, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today urged New York State leadership to support legislation that would empower the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York to appoint an independent state monitor to oversee the East Ramapo Central School District. The district has been the site of escalating conflict between board members who

ADL Expresses Concern Over Inappropriate and Offensive Rockland County Sheriff Campaign Video

New York, NY, June 5, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed concern over an online campaign video in support of the candidacy of Mr. Richard Vasquez for Rockland County sheriff, which included an image of visibly identifiable Orthodox Jews suggesting that the Jewish community is responsible for housing issues in the county. The video entitled “Where Does Louis

Born This Way Foundation Receives ADL’s Making a Difference Award

Lady Gaga Accepts Award with Inspiring Message for Students Working to Make Their Schools “No Place for Hate” New York, NY, May 21, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Making a Difference Award was presented today to Born This Way Foundation in recognition of its work championing positive social change. The nonprofit organization – co-founded by Lady Gaga and her