NEW YORK — According to police sources, a swastika was discovered on the wall of a classroom at the City College of New York.
City College officials have not yet commented on the incident, but investigations are underway to determine the source of the anti-Semitic graffiti and possible motives behind it.
This discovery comes amid a worrying rise in hate crimes, with statistics revealing a notable increase compared to the same period last year.
According to hate crime data from the New York Police Department, there has been a significant increase in hate crimes targeting various communities so far in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The total number of hate crimes hate has increased by 16%.
Of particular concern is the substantial increase in hate crimes against the Jewish community. Statistics show a 52% increase in anti-Semitic incidents, with 47 cases reported compared to 31 during the same period last year.
2024-03-06 20:36:49
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