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Swastikas Found At Playgrounds In Merrick, Cedarhurst Swastikas Found At Playgrounds In Merrick, Cedarhurst
Swastikas Found At Playgrounds In Merrick, Cedarhurst Police on Long Island are searching for the people responsible for leaving antisemitic graffiti on playground equipment at a park and an elementary school.  The first incident occurred on the night of Sunday, July 23 at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol (RNSP).  Swastikas had been etched into a plastic piece of play equipment, the officers discovered.  Then, on Sunday, July 30 at approximately 9 a.m., it happened again. Nassau County Police detectives arrived at the playground at Chatterton School, located at 108 M…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground
Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground Officers found antisemitic graffiti in a Long Island park, prompting outrage among citizens and a New York Congressman. The incident occurred on Monday, June 19, at North Woodmere Park, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol. It appeared to be first reported by the Instagram account 5townscentral, an account informing the community of crime updates, stolen pets, events, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 5 Towns Central (@5townscentral) According to this first report, the swastika was discovered near the swings …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue
Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue A reward has been offered for information that leads to the recovery of Torah scrolls that were stolen from a Long Island synagogue. On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Chabad of Long Beach was vandalized, with Torah scrolls stolen, others badly damaged, and the synagogue was extensively damaged during the ransacking of the building. One man has been arrested, some religious articles that adorn the Torah scrolls were found discarded on a beach in the area, and one man has been arrested and charged for his role in the incident. Earlier story - Man Charged With Burglary, Vandalism Of Long Island Syn…

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by Zak Failla