Tag: antisemitism

Leading mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on how he would handle immigration, Trump, housing crisis

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller, Robert Pozarycki, Christian Murray & Karmina Fonseca Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still the frontrunner in the June 24 Democratic primary to replace Mayor Eric Adams amid early voting and with Election Day fast approaching. Cuomo, who is seeking a political revival after stepping down in 2021 following…

New York legislators propose bills to protect students from rising harassment and antisemitism on college campuses

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In response to rising rates of antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses, a group of New York state legislators introduced a new package of bills on Monday aimed at protecting students from harassment and bias. The legislation, which targets colleges and universities across the state, was announced by…

NYPD releases video of suspects behind swastika graffiti in snow at St. John’s University

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating a case of aggravated harassment on the St. John’s University campus in Hillcrest at 80-00 Utopia Parkway last month. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows reported that two unidentified men drew two swastikas in the snow in front…

AM Nily Rozic partners with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services for holiday meal giveaway

2024-12-16 Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Brings Holiday Cheer to Flushing with Annual Holiday Meal Giveaway

Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Nily Rozic joined forces with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services on Monday, Dec. 16, for her annual holiday meal giveaway. Rozic distributed 500 locally sourced meals to members of the Flushing community, including many seniors who frequent Selfhelp Rosenthal Senior Center. Selfhelp provides affordable housing, home…

NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force seeks suspect after antisemitic graffiti found in Woodhaven

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Aug. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is looking for a vandal who sprayed anti-Semitic graffiti in Woodhaven just after midnight on Wednesday, Aug 14. Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill reported that the unidentified man was in the vicinity of 91st Street and Jamaica Avenue, where…