Mamdani Pledges ‘to Root the Scourge of Antisemitism Out of Our City’ After Jewish Day School Defaced with Swastika
Swastikas were spray-painted on a Brooklyn yeshiva hours after Zohran Mamdani was elected NYC mayor, raising concerns about antisemitic attacks amid heightened political tensions.
- On Wednesday morning, red swastikas were spray-painted on pillars and windows at Magen David Yeshiva, with a security guard reporting the vandalism around 6:30 a.m.
- Campaign tensions rose as Zohran Mamdani won with just over 50%, facing scrutiny from the New York Jewish community over his past criticisms of Israel.
- A security guard called around 6:30 a.m. to report vandalism at Magen David Yeshiva, and NYPD officials gave no suspect description as representatives did not immediately comment.
- New York officials including Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the defacement Wednesday, while Letitia James spoke out and state police offered help to the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
- Authorities say they have not determined whether the vandalism is linked to the election, even as Zohran Mamdani pledged to fight antisemitism and Gov. Kathy Hochul noted several Jewish institutions in New York City were defaced overnight.
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Swastikas at Jewish School Ignite NYC Antisemitism Probe
Hours after socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win, red swastikas appeared on the walls of Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn, sparking outrage and an antisemitism investigation. Parents arriving Wednesday morning found at least four Nazi symbols graffitied on the school building, according to Yeshiva World News. Staff quickly covered the hate symbols with an Israeli flag and paper while police launched a hate crime probe. Magen David Yeshiva, …
NYPD Release Photos of 'Fedora-Wearing Bicyclist' Who Spray-painted Swastikas on NYC Yeshiva
The NYPD has released photos of the "fedora-wearing" suspect who triggered an anti-Semitism panic in the immediate aftermath of Zohran Mamdani's election by spray-painting swastikas on a Brooklyn yeshiva. The suspect in the swastika spray painting...
Swastikas on NYC school bring antisemitism into focus a day after Mamdani victory
Swastikas on NYC school bring antisemitism into focus a day after Mamdani victory. Mayor-elect condemns antisemitic graffiti, calling it ‘disgusting and heartbreaking,’ vows to work for Jews who didn’t vote for him while throwing a jab at ADL chief Greenblatt The post Swastikas on NYC school bring antisemitism into focus a day after Mamdani victory appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
Hours After Mamdani Win: Swastikas on Jewish Day School in NYC
A glimpse into the future. Covering the Mamdani jihad will be giving a play by play of the road to Armageddon. Swastikas were spray-painted on the facade of Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn’s Gravesend neighborhood and nearby Jewish sites on November 5, 2025, hours after Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Muslim communist mayor at age 34. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes. Bro…
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