Hate Crime Charges Filed in Manhattan Synagogue Attack The recent assault on Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan serves as a stark reminder that anti Semitic hate crimes continue to plague New York City.
On September 17, a man barged into the synagogue, assaulted two individuals, and damaged property, prompting widespread condemnation from local leaders and politicians.
Larry Montes, 46, of the Bronx, has been charged with hate crime offenses in connection with the attack.