NY Officials Condemn Antisemitic Swastika Flag Raised at NYU
New York City and state officials have strongly condemned the display of a modified flag featuring swastikas and the Star of David that was briefly raised above a New York University building overlooking Washington Square Park. The incident occurred on a Wednesday afternoon during NYU’s Grad Alley celebrations, prompting immediate removal by campus safety officers. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the act as outrageous and intended to intimidate Jewish New Yorkers, while Governor Kathy Hochul labeled it disgusting and affirmed that antisemitism has no place in the state. The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is currently investigating the incident, though no arrests have been made yet. The flag appeared to alter the standard NYU logo to resemble the Israeli flag combined with Nazi symbols. NYU Hillel president Adina Fridman expressed shock, noting the profound trauma associated with such symbols. This event unfolds against a backdrop of heightened tensions and reported antisemitic harassment on Manhattan campuses, including Columbia University, amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The Steinhardt School, where the flag was displayed, is named after prominent Jewish philanthropists Michael and Judy Steinhardt.
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