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Dinowitz voices outrage over former State Assemblymember Dov Hikind, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and Guardian Angels’ founder Curtis Sliwa’s press conference following anti-Semitic attacks

The Bronx, N.Y. – Following a string of attacks in which rocks were thrown through the windows of Riverdale synagogues, State Assemblymember Dov Hikind, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and Guardian Angels’ founder Curtis Sliwa held a press conference outside of the Riverdale Jewish Center, yesterday, April 29th, 2021. In response, Council Member Eric Dinowitz, whose district includes the Riverdale neighborhood, issued the following statement:

“Our community is still shaken by the attacks on our synagogues, and we do not deserve to be used as a campaign stop,” said Council Member Eric Dinowitz. “I am outraged that members of the Republican Party would engage in such blatant opportunism under the guise of supporting the Riverdale Jewish community. I will work with anyone willing to take on the fight against anti-semitism, however, yesterday’s press conference was nothing more than a dishonest attempt to push a conservative agenda.” 

Council Member Eric Dinowitz was recently elected to the City Council in the March 23rd special election. He was sworn into office on April 14th, 2021. 

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