""While children played nearby, I saw the playground that dozens of swastikas were painted onto," she wrote on X. "These abhorrent incidents are part of an alarming trend, underscoring the importance of the New York City Council's five-point plan to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety." "Antisemitism has no place in our city, and I stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish New Yorkers who were targeted," he said. "My administration is working closely with the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force as well as our Parks Department, and those responsible will be investigated and held accountable.""
""I am outraged by the hateful vandalism at Gravesend Park, where blood-red swastikas were sprayed across a playground in a Jewish neighborhood, even on children's equipment," wrote Assemblymember Michael Novakhov. "This is vile antisemitism, plain and simple. Jewish families should never have to worry about their children encountering hatred while playing in their own community. Hate against Jews will not be tolerated in Brooklyn or anywhere. Those responsible must be found and held fully accountable.""
On Jan. 20 and Jan. 21, vandals painted swastikas and antisemitic language at Gravesend Park's playground and handball court at 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Police discovered 16 swastikas on Jan. 20 and 57 more the next day, written in red, blue and yellow. Two 15-year-old boys were arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with aggravated harassment, with one also charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime. City officials condemned the vandalism, pledged investigations and accountability, and the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and Parks Department are involved. Community Board 12 thanked police for their response.
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