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New York Post
5 months ago
Education

NYC school hit with antisemitic graffiti months before riot against Jewish teacher, principal 'did nothing'

Hateful graffiti, including swastikas and anti-Semitic messages, was discovered in Hillcrest High School in Queens.
School administrators were accused of dragging their feet in removing and reporting the vandalism. [ more ]
Just The News
5 months ago
Education

New York City Mayor Adams slams 'vile show of antisemitism' at Queens high school

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic behavior at a high school in Queens.
The incident occurred after a teacher attended a pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C.
The mayor emphasizes that such behavior will not be tolerated and is calling for investigation and education. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

4 students arrested at Hillcrest HS for allegedly assaulting school safety agents week before mob targeted pro-Israel teacher

Four students were arrested for assaulting school safety agents at Hillcrest High School in Queens.
Shocking video of the attack was posted on social media and verified by the NYPD.
A GOP member on the NYC Council called for the school to be shut down pending an investigation. [ more ]
Shore News Network
5 months ago
Education

Jewish NYC Teacher Shelters in Locked Office As Queens School Erupts in Anti-Israeli Riot

Tensions escalated at Hillcrest High School in Queens after a teacher's attendance at a pro-Israel rally was revealed.
Hundreds of students engaged in a large-scale demonstration within the school premises, with the teacher forced to seek refuge in a locked room.
The incident highlights the challenges schools face in navigating political discourse and student activism. [ more ]
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QNS.com
5 months ago
Education

Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest - QNS.com

A rally against antisemitism and in support of pro-Israel teachers at Hillcrest High School was cancelled at the request of the targeted teacher.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards praised the teacher for her character and understanding of her students.
Muslim senior class president Muhammad Ghazali advocated for the Jewish teacher's return to school based on the principles of peaceful protests and democracy. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

The Times keeps making excuses for antisemitic outrages

Hundreds of students at Hillcrest High School protested against a teacher who attended a pro-Israel rally
The New York Times downplays the severity of the incident, suggesting it isn't as bad as it seems
Queens Borough President defends the students and claims not all of them are antisemitic [ more ]
QNS.com
5 months ago
Education

'We need accountability': Queens elected officials, Jewish leaders demand answers on city's response to antisemitic rampage at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica - QNS.com

Queens elected officials and Jewish community leaders rallied to demand answers on the lack of transparency regarding an antisemitic rampage at Hillcrest High School.
The rampage was sparked by a teacher changing her social media profile picture to indicate support for Israel.
The slow response by the Department of Education and the Adams administration was criticized by Council Member James Gennaro. [ more ]
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The Daily Wire
5 months ago
Education

NYC Jewish Teacher Forced Into Hiding At School After Being Swarmed By Hundreds Of 'Radicalized' Students: Report

A Jewish teacher in New York City was forced to lock herself in an office at her school after students learned she attended a pro-Israel rally.
Hundreds of students stormed the school, chanting, jumping, shouting, and waving Palestinian flags.
The incident was captured on video and spread on TikTok, with comments containing racist and vile language. [ more ]
The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
5 months ago
Education

'Riot' in Queens high school as anti-Israel students rush Jewish teacher

Hundreds of students at Hillcrest High School in Queens, New York, went on a two-hour rampage after discovering that a teacher had participated in a pro-Israel rally.
The unrest started when students found out that the teacher's Facebook profile picture showed her at a demonstration supporting Israel, holding a poster that read 'I stand with Israel'.
Students filmed and posted videos on TikTok, showing the chaos and destruction during the rampage. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
Education

The DOE's student discipline code is to blame for Hillcrest HS problems

Students at Hillcrest High School staged a protest and shut down the school for two hours.
The Department of Education's school discipline code is ineffective and contributes to classroom disorder. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

NYC schools chief tries to diffuse unrest at 'radicalized' high school

City Schools Chancellor David Banks rushed to Hillcrest High School to address teachers' concerns after an anti-Israeli student riot.
Some students were suspended after the riot, and there are now fears about a planned pro-Israel rally.
Banks assured teachers that their safety will be ensured and that disciplinary action has been taken against the ringleaders of the riot. [ more ]
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