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Avenue J Subway Station Sign Vandalized And Renamed Avenue “Jew” om Nov. 16 2011Brooklyn, NY - Less than a week after an arson and hate crime in Midwood, Brooklyn which resulted in the torching and burning of several vehicles, as well as anti-Semitic graffiti, vandals have struck again, this time defacing the Avenue J subway sign by adding the letters “EW,” so the station name read “Avenue JEW.”
A concerned constituent who saw the grafittied sign while on the train snapped a photo and contacted Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn). The Transit Police have since removed the sign and are investigating this incident as a bias crime.
“Education and vigilance are our only weapons in fighting against this blatant hatred,” said Hikind. “We must send a message to those who perpetrate these vile acts that we will not tolerate their behavior. These cowards need to know that we will find them wherever they lurk, and when we do, we will prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.”
Yesterday, Hikind announced that the reward money for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for last week’s hate crime had increased to $56,000. Anyone with information relating to that crime is urged to call the NYPD tip hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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Nov 16, 2011 at 02:44 PM cholent Says:Report as Inappropriate
Chevra, there are trouble makers all over. But out of town we don't feel like we "own" the place and have a "right" to be there. We are not so delicate and sensational. When something happens, the police are alerted and they do their jobs shtilerheit. Stop going crazy about everything. We are in galus and the more everything is thrown in everyone's face the mire we are disliked. Tell the police and shaaaaaaaaa.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 02:45 PM LouKay Says:Report as Inappropriate
My father, a holacoust survivor says," This is how it began by Hitler y"ms! "
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:10 PM BP Mom Says:Report as Inappropriate
We are in golus. They hate us. Period.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:04 PM BrooklynSubwayrider Says:Report as Inappropriate
Except by Hitler they used blood because they didn't have such spraypaint!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 02:59 PM Reuvan_Nuchem Says:Report as Inappropriate
Just another reminder that we are in Galus. We should "thank them" for these antisemitic acts.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 02:58 PM ShmuelG Says:Report as Inappropriate
I kind of like Avenue Jew. They should officially rename it.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:12 PM Aryeh Says:Report as Inappropriate
Kinda pathetic actually. Only cowards and cockroaches are afraid to be seen. Let them try this in the open.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:16 PM PinnyMeir Says:Report as Inappropriate
“Education and vigilance are our only weapons in fighting against this blatant hatred,” said Hikind.
There IS another weapon. It's called 'wake up and smell the coffee'.
See comment # 2 by LouKay. Let's get our heads out of the sand, BEFORE it's too late.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:23 PM OyGevald Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ I kind of like Avenue Jew. They should officially rename it. ”
ShmuelG, and the others, what did you think it stood for? Yoshke?
Ave Jay. Jay is pretty Jewish too even if you don't spell it J-E-W.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 03:31 PM mrbkny Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ I kind of like Avenue Jew. They should officially rename it. ”
Yeah i agree it hads a nice ring to it. That I can see a jew doing
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Nov 16, 2011 at 04:03 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why is this considered a hate crime?
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Nov 16, 2011 at 04:31 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ ShmuelG, and the others, what did you think it stood for? Yoshke?
Ave Jay. Jay is pretty Jewish too even if you don't spell it J-E-W. ”
what? It goes by the sequence of the alphabet. It is between Avenues I and K. I truly hope you were kidding
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Nov 16, 2011 at 04:37 PM shredready Says:Report as Inappropriate
there will be a few copy cat crimes since many time that is what happens in well publicized crimes any crimes
most likely a few loser who want to get some kicks
not organized like in Germany, a few incidents does not make a wave just like a few hate crimes on blacks those not mean slavery is coming back
stop the nonsense to compare this to Germany
read history and see the difference this is a few incidents there is no rash of antisemitic actions by groups and or government
out of 300,000,000 people of course you will find a few that hate Jews no news
I am sure i can find a few Jews that hate goyin
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Nov 16, 2011 at 04:53 PM DemsBeBabies Says:Report as Inappropriate
what happens if it was not meant as a negative, but as a sign by a jewish kid as "tagging" our area?
i can understand immediatly saying anti semitism if the kid painted ike after avenue k, but jew hasnt been a deragoatory term since at least the middle ages.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 05:24 PM Phineas Says:Report as Inappropriate
Let's not compare graffitti with torching cars.
As for the name, if the shoe fits..........
If this had happened in parts of Manhattan, cameras would have picked it up. Same with London. It's time for the NYPD to electronically monitor the area.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 05:26 PM Dan Says:Report as Inappropriate
It was probably a Jewish kid who named it that. Anyway, I kind of like it, even if I grew up on Ocean Parkway between M and N. This was back in the day when Ocean Parkway was Jewish and primarily secular.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 05:32 PM sandymoos Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ I kind of like Avenue Jew. They should officially rename it. ”
I kinda like it too!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 05:35 PM uhrkasdim Says:Report as Inappropriate
Actually I find it funny!!!!
Get over it guys!!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 05:43 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Things will be ok, the vandals will most likely have to visit Avenue >J
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Nov 16, 2011 at 06:12 PM Ahuvah54 Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ what happens if it was not meant as a negative, but as a sign by a jewish kid as "tagging" our area?
i can understand immediatly saying anti semitism if the kid painted ike after avenue k, but jew hasnt been a deragoatory term since at least the middle ages. ”
Yes, I also wondered if a Jewish kid had done it. It's nice lettering (I'm serious). I'd think twice before calling this a hate crime.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 06:51 PM chussid Says:Report as Inappropriate
common guys! Gimmie a break! Big deal some bored goyim while waitin for the train. Stop with these shtisim
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Nov 16, 2011 at 07:05 PM care_to_share Says:Report as Inappropriate
It doesn't bother me either. "Avenue Jew" on a street that IS full of Jews... and proud!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 06:57 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Look, it is better that these meshuganahs go around vandalizing cars, and subway station signs, than by beating up Yidden. Eventually, these miscreants will be caught. Regarding Avenue J, I have pleasant memories of the Avenue J community, as I grew up in that area. In December, 1954, I remember the opening day of the Midwood Library, on E. 17th St., just to the north of Avenue J; also, in June, 1961, I remember when the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School was dedicated on Avenue J, and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller used a shovel to perform the groundbreaking ceremony; also, Cantor Moshe Koosevitsky sang at the ceremony.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 06:57 PM Oh Bobby Says:Report as Inappropriate
In the old area of Johannesburg where most of the yidden lived is called Yeoville, everyone called it Jewville too. I kind if think its cute.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM ZAIDY678 Says:Report as Inappropriate
hilarious stuff..maybe Jews should stop taking themselves so seriously..these guys only do this stupidity because flatbush Jews are so irritable and take this garbage seriously...i mean avenue Jew,,,who cares/????....its funny
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Nov 16, 2011 at 07:58 PM Amused Says:Report as Inappropriate
While it is disturbing with the recent happenings around the neighborhood, when I saw the picture, I started laughing because well, yeah, Avenue J has become much more frum in the past 20 years!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 08:22 PM shredready Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ While it is disturbing with the recent happenings around the neighborhood, when I saw the picture, I started laughing because well, yeah, Avenue J has become much more frum in the past 20 years! ”
then maybe go to avenue f and write frum
Jew means all jews
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Nov 16, 2011 at 08:53 PM Amused Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ then maybe go to avenue f and write frum
Jew means all jews ”
Perhaps I should have said Avenue J has become more Jewish in the past 20 years instead. While the neighborhood has alwaysbeen predominately Jewish, I remember 20-25 years ago when Avenue J wasn't so. I think one of the last hold-outs is DiFara's Pizza. Stop being a nitpicker and trying to start an argument when there is none to be had. :) Have a great night!
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Nov 16, 2011 at 09:32 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Every single subway platform should be equipped with video cameras.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 09:35 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ In the old area of Johannesburg where most of the yidden lived is called Yeoville, everyone called it Jewville too. I kind if think its cute. ”
Maybe it's cute in SA, it's not cute 6 days after 3 cars were firebombed several blocks away.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
This IS horrible. Hatred unfortunately goes both ways. To say only non jews are racist would be lie. As I have heard ears fulls of nasty vicious comments come from our very own. Hopefully there can be strong presence of safety and also more education. The tension and racism from both sides is too much. Granted that when a yid is racist it is mostly words. when a non jew is racist they sometimes escalate it to being aggressive physically. Both types of aggression need to stop. PEACE
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Nov 16, 2011 at 10:47 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ hilarious stuff..maybe Jews should stop taking themselves so seriously..these guys only do this stupidity because flatbush Jews are so irritable and take this garbage seriously...i mean avenue Jew,,,who cares/????....its funny ”
Sorry, old man I disagree. This is a brand new station. I don't enjoy it when punks scrawl any grafitti at my station. Let's see if you think it's funny when they scrawl graffiti on YOUR house.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Either a gentile high school or college student.
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Nov 17, 2011 at 01:19 AM schwartzi Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Chevra, there are trouble makers all over. But out of town we don't feel like we "own" the place and have a "right" to be there. We are not so delicate and sensational. When something happens, the police are alerted and they do their jobs shtilerheit. Stop going crazy about everything. We are in galus and the more everything is thrown in everyone's face the mire we are disliked. Tell the police and shaaaaaaaaa. ”
Chulent ( soupy,or hard?) you are wrong,if we dont take a strong stand against the anti semites,,then it shows that we dont care,or are pushovers. And that's the worse signal that you can show a goy. They must be caught and eradicated. You wont see this in a italian neighborhood. They know how to care of these kinds.( granted if they find out who the perps are)
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Nov 17, 2011 at 01:38 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Just another reminder that we are in Galus. We should "thank them" for these antisemitic acts. ”
This is the most insnane comment! "Thank them" WHAT?
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Nov 17, 2011 at 01:42 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Look, it is better that these meshuganahs go around vandalizing cars, and subway station signs, than by beating up Yidden. Eventually, these miscreants will be caught. Regarding Avenue J, I have pleasant memories of the Avenue J community, as I grew up in that area. In December, 1954, I remember the opening day of the Midwood Library, on E. 17th St., just to the north of Avenue J; also, in June, 1961, I remember when the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School was dedicated on Avenue J, and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller used a shovel to perform the groundbreaking ceremony; also, Cantor Moshe Koosevitsky sang at the ceremony. ”
thank you for that fascinating stroll down memory lane. it was very pertinent to the article.
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Nov 17, 2011 at 03:31 AM ZAIDY678 Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Sorry, old man I disagree. This is a brand new station. I don't enjoy it when punks scrawl any grafitti at my station. Let's see if you think it's funny when they scrawl graffiti on YOUR house. ”
your station ??? get over your self young man...are you homeless? why do u equivocate my house with that of "your" subway platform? not to mention that these "punks" are probably some neighborhood Jewish kids, who because of the messed up chinuch and lack of love and support which judgmental parents like yourself are clueless to provide, decided to spray "their" subway stop out of sheer boredom and probably to see your reaction....like i said earlier...STOP TAKING YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY....
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Nov 17, 2011 at 07:44 AM musicluver Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ your station ??? get over your self young man...are you homeless? why do u equivocate my house with that of "your" subway platform? not to mention that these "punks" are probably some neighborhood Jewish kids, who because of the messed up chinuch and lack of love and support which judgmental parents like yourself are clueless to provide, decided to spray "their" subway stop out of sheer boredom and probably to see your reaction....like i said earlier...STOP TAKING YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY.... ”
That's what happens when you have a former JDL loudmouth for an assemblyman
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Nov 17, 2011 at 08:11 AM marcia Says:Report as Inappropriate
This was NOT anti-semitic, destruction of property..yes! The word was completed in an artistic and colorful way, there were no swastikas or ethnic slurs. It looks like there was a childish pride taken in the bubble type drawing of the letters...not angry hate.
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Nov 17, 2011 at 08:42 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ your station ??? get over your self young man...are you homeless? why do u equivocate my house with that of "your" subway platform? not to mention that these "punks" are probably some neighborhood Jewish kids, who because of the messed up chinuch and lack of love and support which judgmental parents like yourself are clueless to provide, decided to spray "their" subway stop out of sheer boredom and probably to see your reaction....like i said earlier...STOP TAKING YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY.... ”
If you honestly think that there is nothing wrong with this vandalism of city property, then YOU my friend are part of the problem. This happened within ear shot of the firebombing of the three cars on Ocean Parkway. Is that a harmless prank also? Is that how you want YOUR grandchildren to behave, Zaidy?
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Nov 17, 2011 at 09:22 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Except by Hitler they used blood because they didn't have such spraypaint! ”
Not in the beginning. German Jews also thought it was a passing phenomena. The Jews have been forced to leave every country they have ever lived in, the US is the last bastion. Europe, Africa, Russia, Iran, Iraq. The Jews thrived for hundreds of years, until one day the equivalent of car burnings and spray painting began. This is how it starts .As an Israeli, leave while you can.
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Nov 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM RABRA Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ In the old area of Johannesburg where most of the yidden lived is called Yeoville, everyone called it Jewville too. I kind if think its cute. ”
The key words are "lived" and "called"- past tense. The Jewish population in SA is now minuscule as most have fled the country - for good reasons ( anarchy, rise of islummist fanatics, Jew hatred)
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Nov 17, 2011 at 07:42 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ If you honestly think that there is nothing wrong with this vandalism of city property, then YOU my friend are part of the problem. This happened within ear shot of the firebombing of the three cars on Ocean Parkway. Is that a harmless prank also? Is that how you want YOUR grandchildren to behave, Zaidy? ”
it also happened within earshot of the cemetery on Ocean Parkway. Are the hundred of dead buried there a harmless prank also?
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Nov 17, 2011 at 07:44 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Not in the beginning. German Jews also thought it was a passing phenomena. The Jews have been forced to leave every country they have ever lived in, the US is the last bastion. Europe, Africa, Russia, Iran, Iraq. The Jews thrived for hundreds of years, until one day the equivalent of car burnings and spray painting began. This is how it starts .As an Israeli, leave while you can. ”
hmmm, so thriving for hundreds of years is how it REALLY began. THAT should worry us, why wait for later developments?
And what makes you think the commenter is an Israeli?