CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Probe into Vandalism of Brooklyn Mosque
(NEW YORK CITY, NY, 6/7/2024) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed an investigation by the NYPD into a possible bias motive in the vandalism of a mosque in Brooklyn.
The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after a man allegedly smashed a sign in front of a Brooklyn mosque last week. At approximately 1:28 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, the man reportedly threw an unknown object through a sign in front of a mosque, causing damage.
SEE: Man smashes sign at Brooklyn mosque in suspected hate crime
“Nationwide, hate crimes targeting Muslim communities are on the rise and every possible incident must be taken seriously,” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher. “We thank the NYPD for launching a hate crime investigation into this vandalism.”
CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT:
Afaf Nasher, Esq., Executive Director, anasher@cair.com, 917-669-4006;
Saira Amar, MPA, CAIR-NY, Communications Coordinator, SAmar@cair.com