New York, NY, June 30, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed deep sorrow over the news that the bodies of the three abducted Israeli teens have been found in the outskirts of Hebron. Senior government officials said members of the Israel Defense Forces have found the bodies of kidnapped teenagers Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach buried
New York, NY, June 17, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today welcomed the Metropolitan Opera’s decision to cancel a global simulcast of the controversial John Adams opera, “The Death of Klinghoffer,” in response to concerns that the opera’s biased portrayal of events surrounding the hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro could foment anti-Semitism globally or legitimize terrorism. ADL
New York, NY, June 12, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended New York State Police for their “swift and effective response” on the arrest of two suspects allegedly responsible for spraying anti-Semitic and racist graffiti on businesses and government property in Whitehall, New York. Shane Smith and Devin Morris, both 17 of Washington County, were arrested on June
New York, NY, May 28, 2014… The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has designated 76 New York area schools across the five boroughs, upstate, Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey as “No Place For Hate®.” The schools were recognized for creating safe learning environments, bringing awareness to the issues of bullying and bias, and promoting unity and respect. The 76 schools were
New York, NY, May 16, 2014 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for its response to allegations that a taxicab driver operated his taxicab while brandishing a Nazi armband with a swastika. After receiving complaints from the public, ADL expressed concern to the TLC, which subsequently suspended the driver’s operator’s
