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Two Men Indicted In String Of N.J. Synagogue Firebombings

Anthony Graziano and Aakash Dalal have been indicted for the month-long string of attacks which included the attempted murder of Rabbi Neil Schuman, the firebombing of Temple Beth El Rutherford and Temple Beth El Hackensack, prosecutors said.

2013/03/01

Aakash Dalal (credit: Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

NJ Synagogue Bomb Suspect Charged In Murder Plot To Appear In Court

Aakash Dalal, 20, is charged with conspiring to kill Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Martin Delaney.

2012/06/29

Lake Ronkonkoma Fire (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

Arson Squad, Police Investigating Suspicious Fire In Lake Ronkonkoma

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Weichers Street in Lake Ronkonkoma and quickly spread to the first and second floors.

2012/03/27

Prosecutors announce arrest of Aakas Dalal. (credit: Monica Miller, WCBS 880)

Prosecutors: Second Suspect Arrested In Connection With NJ Synagogue Attacks

Prosecutors in Bergen County said Aakas Dalal,19, was arrested for his role in anti-Semitic crimes earlier this year in Rutherford and Paramus.

2012/03/02

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Teaneck Police Investigating Possible Biased Wi-Fi ID

Law enforcement officials are investigating a complaint about an offensive wireless network name in northern New Jersey.

2012/01/19

Rabbi Nosson Schuman leading interfaith gathering at Felician College (credit: CBS 2)

Interfaith Service Held To Counter Anti-Semitic Attacks In Bergen County

“I think we can use this act of hatred an act of unity,” said Rabbi Nosson Schulman. “Use that hatred and turn it inside out to love.”

2012/01/14

Rabbi Nosson Schuman (credit: rutherfordjewish.org)

Interfaith Service To Be Held In Wake Of Bergen County Synagogue Attacks

For Rabbi Nosson Schuman and his wife, it’s getting a little easier to sleep in their bedroom again. This is just days after someone firebombed their home and synagogue in Rutherford.

2012/01/13

Firebomb Suspect Ray Lazier Lengend Arraigned At Bellevue Hospital

If convicted, 40-year-old Ray Lazier Lengend faces 25 years to life in prison.

2012/01/05

NYPD Makes Arrest In Weekend Firebombing Spree

Police have charged 40-year-old Ray Lazier Lengend of 89-04 215 St., in Queens with five counts of criminal possession of a weapon, four counts of arson and one count of arson as a hate crime.

2012/01/03

(Credit: Kristin Thorne/CBS 2 | inset: NYPD)

Sketch Released In 4 Queens Fire Bomb Attacks, Police Investigate Possible 5th Incident On L.I.

Authorities announced a $10,000 reward that will be paid by the NYPD for information leading to an arrest and conviction. In addition, Crime Stoppers is also offering a $2,000 reward.

2012/01/02

Imam Al-Khoei Foundation Building (credit: CBS 2)

Authorities Investigate Possible Fire Attack At Queens Islamic Center

The FDNY says a blaze outside the Imam Al-Khoei Foundation building in Queens was brought under control quickly Sunday night.

2012/01/01

Deloris Gillespie (credit: Councilwoman Letitia James)

Family Of Deloris Gillespie, Brooklyn Woman Burned Alive In Elevator, Speaks Out

“For someone to sit there and set someone on fire…a 73-year old mother — set on fire that’s ridiculous. I mean what is this country coming to?” said Gillespie’s son Everett.

2011/12/29

Nassau Cops: Witness To Shooting’s House Firebombed

An elderly woman survived a fiery attack on Wednesday morning, barely escaping with her life. The woman’s daughter fears she is being targeted for doing the right thing.

2011/01/26