An Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn was vandalized over the weekend in what New York City Mayor Eric Adams called “a despicable act of antisemitism.”
The New York City Police Department told FOX News Digital that its anti-trafficking force is investigating after the phrases “Israel glorified culture” and “genocide” were found on Miriam early yesterday morning.
“This was a despicable act of antisemitism at Miriam, a beloved Israeli restaurant in Park Slope,” Adams wrote on X, sharing photos of the restaurant’s front door covered in red paint.
“As the Mayor of a city with a large Jewish population outside of Israel, I actually have a heart for this evil union. Make no mistake, the NYPD is investigating and will find those responsible.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says “This was a despicable act of antisemitism at Miriam, a beloved Israeli restaurant in Park Slope.” (X / nyc mayor)
The restaurant said it was “sad about the hateful messages,” but “we refuse to let this darken our spirits.”
“Miriam stands for inclusiveness and unity and brings people shared love through delicious food and warm hospitality. We celebrate the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean, where cultures and stories are shared,” he wrote on Instagram. “We will continue to be a safe place where everyone feels welcome. Join us in spreading love, not hate.”
Miriam’s second location on Manhattan’s upper west side is slated for demolition in 2022, according to the New York Post.
Owner Rafi Hashid decided to open the Brooklyn location on Sunday with messages painted on the glass, the newspaper reported. It is reported that three broken people were seen by looking closely at the property around Sunday 3.
“I want people to see it. I don’t want to wash it away right away. People have to see … that things like things like that happen.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer visited Miriam after the incident, writing in X, “hate has no place in New York.” (X / Senschumer)
The NPPD told FOX News Digital that as of Monday morning, “No arrests have been made, and the investigation is being handled by the NYPD Hand Crimes Task Force.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Ritchie Torres, both Democrats from New York, sent messages of support for Miriam after the incident.
“I visited Miriam this evening, the Brooklyn restaurant that received a despicable vandalism last night. I met the owner, the staff and their customers,” I wrote on X. “I told them that I stood by them, and I told them that I was there. Because the owner was Jewish, it was direct antisemitism. Hate has no place in New York.”
Rep. Rittie Torres said, “I went to Brooklyn to stand in solidarity with the owner of Miriam, an Israeli restaurant that was the victim of antisemitic vandalism.” (X / nyc mayor / ritchthierorres)
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“Semitism will find no refuge in New York City,” Torres added. “A hate crime against the Jewish community is a hate crime for all of us.”
