Joint Statement from Congresswoman Grace Meng, Council Speaker Julie Menin, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblyman Sam Berger, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Council Member Lynn Schulman and Council Member Phil Wong

The recent string of targeted antisemitic graffiti in Forest Hills and Rego Park, including incidents directed at houses of worship, Jewish day schools, an early childhood center, and private homes, is reprehensible and will not be tolerated. This is not something to be dismissed or handled on a so called case by case basis. This is hate plain and simple.

The continued rise in attacks against Jewish New Yorkers is unacceptable and has reached a critical point. Our communities deserve more than statements. They deserve action, accountability, and protection.

As elected officials and civil servants, we have a responsibility to confront this directly and decisively. We stand united in condemning these acts and in our commitment to ensuring the safety and dignity of every resident. Antisemitism has no place here, and we will meet it with resolve and zero tolerance.

We also extend our immense thanks to the NYPD and Queens Shmira for their swift response and continued vigilance in addressing these incidents and helping keep our communities safe.