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Hate Crime at Synagogue Sparks Outcry | New York City News
A 46-year-old man, Larry Montes, faces serious federal and state hate crime charges after allegedly storming a synagogue, hurling antisemitic slurs, destroying property, and assaulting two people—motivated by religion and race. While he’s denied the state charges, federal charges loom with possible sentences up to 20 years. This incident underscores a troubling surge in anti-Jewish hate crimes in the city, now making up over half of all hate crimes despite Jews comprising just 10% of the population. In response, community members rallied outside the synagogue, demanding unity and zero…
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