November 13, 2013

Contact: Yehudah Meth For Immediate Release
718-853-9616 (office)
973-945-4903 (cell)

This afternoon, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement:

“The series of unprovoked attacks in Crown Heights has community members both frightened and dismayed at what they feel is inadequate protection from law enforcement. The New York City Police Department, for whom I have the greatest respect, must seriously address these ongoing attacks on both young and old residents.

“Attacks are occurring regularly, often in broad daylight, by hoodlums who are cheered after assaulting their Jewish neighbors. These aren’t muggings. No money is taken. The assaults are motivated by hate.

“There are no ‘minor’ anti-Semitic incidents. Allowing adults and children to be assaulted without a serious response from law enforcement sends the wrong message and opens up innocent people to more attacks. This must stop and be dealt with immediately.

“I have met with Crown Heights community leaders and the community is united. No one in this city should be forced to live in fear.”