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Investigation launched into swastika flag raised on NYU campus during graduation week 97%
5/15/2026, 12:23:44 AM
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to New York now where graduation week at
NYU was marred by a swastika flag flying above one of the university's buildings.
It was immediately taken down and New York police are investigating.
CBS News
reporter Jared Oacher spoke with NYU students and has been covering anti-semitic incidents in New York City.
>> A flag with swastikas was flown on top of an NYU building during graduation week.
It was seen on a flag pole overlooking Washington Square Park during a graduation ceremony.
It resembled a purple version of an Israeli flag with the Star of David in the center and two swastikas on either side.
And this comes right on the heels of something that happened earlier this month in Queens where anti-Semitic graffiti was drawn on a synagogue and private homes.
I spoke with students on NYU's campus today who told me they found this incident to be despicable.
Another student said that while it's bad, he is not too surprised considering the varying opinions that live on NYU's campus.
And another student told me it's not a good look for the school, considering all of the families and kids who were there for the graduation ceremonies.
An NYU spokesperson said in a statement that we are shocked and deeply troubled by this hateful symbol expressing anti-semitism.
Back to you,
>> Jared. Thank you.
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