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Offensive Message Left At Jewish Children's Museum, Gov. Cuomo Calls For Hate Crimes Investigation

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Gov. Cuomo is taking action in the wake of a recent wave of hate crimes centered in New York City.

Another incident was reported on Thursday in Brooklyn. An anti-Semitic message was found on a banner in front of the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights.

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The governor says he's directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist the NYPD in the investigation.

"We have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism, discrimination or hate of any kind in New York, and no person should ever feel threatened because of their religious beliefs," a statement from the governor said.

The NYPD told CBS2 they are aware of the incident however, the incident has not officially been declared a hate crime at this point.

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The offensive comment was reportedly left on a wall outside the museum which asks for messages to be posted on it.

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