For the second consecutive day, “Gravesend Park” in Boro Park was targeted with despicable antisemitic vandalism, after a total of 57 swastikas were discovered painted across walkways and playground equipment at the park located on 18th Avenue and 56th Street.
Community Board 12 returned to the scene alongside officers from the NYPD 66th Precinct and Boro Park Shomrim, following similar hateful graffiti that was found at the same location on Tuesday.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force has launched an active investigation into the incidents. Officials said those responsible will be held accountable and stressed that justice is expected to be pursued swiftly.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani posted the following on X: I am sickened by this antisemitic vandalism in Borough Park. Antisemitism has no place in our city, and I stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish New Yorkers who were targeted. 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.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul posted the following on X: A depraved act of antisemitism. In a children’s playground where our kids should feel safe and have fun. There is no excuse. There is zero tolerance. I’ve directed the New York State Hate Crimes Task Force to offer assistance to the NYPD in identifying those responsible.
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stop making noise about it and they’ll stop doing it
Thank you Mayor Mamdani for making everything worse. May your days in power be short.
Check out cameras in the area. It may be students from FDR school nearby. Don’t forget a year ago or so some students had a protest against Israel and broke a nearby store window. Also the paint cans on floor could have been bought near a store that sells these items. They may have a camera in the store as well. Start with investigating in the FDR school. The guys who did it probably shared it with other students. Maybe a stakeout the next few nights as they did come back again so they may return.
Im glad the authorities are taking this seriously. Hate has no home here.