"Members of the Queens Jewish community rallied on Sunday to denounce antisemitism after a group of hateful teenagers scrawled swastikas over synagogues and houses in the Forest Hills and Rego Park areas. Gathering in Yellowstone Park and organized by IMPACT and the #EndJewHatred, outraged Jewish locals were joined by elected officials to denounce the antisemitic graffiti that they say left them disturbed and feeling unsafe in their own community."
"Since October 7, hate crimes have increased many fold, and more than 50% of all hate crimes are antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate crimes, Assembly Member David Weprin said to the crowd. For the first time in my life, many Jewish New Yorkers and I don't feel safe in this city and state."
"On May 4, residents of Forest Hills and Rego Park woke up to find a string of Nazi symbols spray-painted at five locations across the area, including outside of the Rego Park Jewish Center, located at 97-30 Queens Blvd, which serves children and seniors, and the home of a holocaust survivor. Police are still searching for the four individuals who were caught on surveillance video during the early hours of the morning, going on the rampage, leaving the prejudiced marks in their wake."
"Nearly a week later, the community says they are not letting the vile act go, and are demanding action be taken. Dubbing the rally this shall not stand, Jewish New Yorkers held signs and wa"
Jewish community members in Queens rallied to denounce antisemitism after teenagers spray-painted swastikas and Nazi symbols on synagogues and homes in Forest Hills and Rego Park. The graffiti appeared at multiple locations, including outside the Rego Park Jewish Center and the home of a Holocaust survivor. Residents said the vandalism left them disturbed and feeling unsafe. The rally in Yellowstone Park was organized by IMPACT and #EndJewHatred and included elected officials. Assembly Member David Weprin said hate crimes have increased many fold since October 7 and that more than 50% involve antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate. Police continued searching for individuals captured on surveillance video.
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