The plane towing a
banner that read 'Proswastika' in all capital letters was seen in
Brighton Beach and Coney Island. Councilman Mark Treyger said he
received several complaints about the anti-Semitic display.
People
enjoying the sunny weather in Brighton Beach and Coney Island on
Saturday got a nasty airborne surprise — a plane towing a banner bearing
a swastika-themed message.
The streamer said in symbols that a swastika plus peace equals love. Then it read, in all capital letters, “Proswastika.”
Councilman
Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) said he received several complaints over the
anti-Semitic aerial display. “It’s a very chilling image, in light of
the fact that southern Brooklyn has the largest remaining number of
World War II and Holocaust survivors,” Treyger said. “There is no place
for this in New York City.”
City Council Speaker Melissa
Mark-Viverito also blasted the hate speech. “Flying this hateful banner
is an outrageous and hurtful act,” she said.
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