(NEW YORK, NY – 7/28/2023) The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the recent incident of vandalism and destruction at a yoga center in Brooklyn in what appears to be a heinous hate crime.
According to reports, a man broke in and drew a swastika and Nazi reference on a chalkboard of the center. Once inside, he further caused damage to religious items including a mezuzah.
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In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said:
“CAIR-NY strongly condemns this act of senseless violence and hatred. Incidents like these underscore the urgent need for increased education and awareness about the damaging impact of hate-fueled actions. We call upon local law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and bring the perpetrator to justice.”
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., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Rabea Ali, Communications Coordinator, rali@cair.com