Fliers referencing ‘dirty Zionist money’ appear near NYC apartment buildings slated for redevelopment

Antisemitic, racist, and homophobic fliers have appeared near the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses in Manhattan, targeting a major redevelopment project. The posters, found near two public-housing developments, reference “dirty zionist money,” “Talmudists,” and the Rothschild family, and are aimed at opponents of the redevelopment. The project, a partnership between the New York City Housing Authority, Essence Development, and Related Companies, involves replacing 2,056 existing apartments and constructing 3,454 additional units. Scott Richman of ADL New York and New Jersey stated, “There is no place for bigotry in legitimate debate over housing policy,” urging an NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigation. The fliers also targeted State Senator Erik Bottcher and NYCHA executive Lakeesha Miller. NYCHA spokesman Michael Horgan condemned the harassment, stating the redevelopment addresses over $900 million in physical needs and preserves residents' rights.