Multiple synagogues and private homes in New York City were vandalized Sunday night into Monday morning with swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti, prompting an investigation by city authorities and condemnation from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said there was “no place” for such an attack.
Photos circulating online show black swastikas circled in red spray-painted across synagogue walls, Jewish community centers, and residential properties in Queens, including a plaque honoring survivors of Kristallnacht.
Multiple synagogues and private homes in Queens were vandalized overnight with swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti. @Lynn4NYC, @PhilWongNYC and I are at one of the sites, Congregation Machane Chodosh, in Forest Hills now.
When rabbis and congregants arrived to pray this… pic.twitter.com/s38TXvFHQt
— Speaker Julie Menin (@SpeakerMenin) May 4, 2026
Mamdani framed the attacks as part of a broader pattern of antisemitic intimidation. “I am horrified and angered by the swastikas painted on homes and
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!