Flag With Swastikas and Star of David Flown at N.Y.U., Police Say
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A flag featuring two swastikas and a Star of David was displayed atop a building on the New York University campus near Washington Square Park on Wednesday evening and was removed about 15 minutes later.
- The flag resembled NYU's typical purple flags but was altered to include antisemitic symbols, prompting a 911 call reporting harassment; police are investigating but have made no arrests.
- NYU officials expressed shock and condemned the display as hateful antisemitism, emphasizing swift campus safety response and cooperation with the NYPD to identify those responsible.
- The incident occurred during Grad Alley, a graduation week block party with music and festivities, with the flag seen on the Steinhardt School building, named after donors Michael and Judy Steinhardt.
- The investigation into the flag incident is ongoing as the university and police continue efforts to address and prevent such hateful acts on campus.