Man Accused of Hate Crime at Synagogue | New York City News

A man accused of violently disrupting a Manhattan synagogue, smashing sacred items, assaulting congregants, and shouting “Hashem” while hurling racial slurs now faces multiple hate crime charges—including aggravated harassment and criminal mischief—after allegedly breaking $7,000 worth of religious property and injuring a woman. Larry Montes, who has pleaded not guilty, is being held pending trial; his family says his mental health has declined since his grandmother’s death. DA Alvin Bragg and the NYPD are vowing to protect houses of worship ahead of the Jewish High Holidays. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be5b14f25571cca8