A symbol of hate mars my memories of innocence East Meadow, L.I.: I was watching the news and there was a report concerning swastikas drawn with paint on the slides, playground equipment and handball court at Gravesend Park at 56th St. and 18th Ave. in Borough Park, Brooklyn. I turned to my wife and said, “That’s my park.” I was and still am heartbroken. There’s no reason to analyze what happened. Swastikas are a symbol of hate. That this hideous crime was executed by 15-year-old young adults is horrifying. This hit home. I grew up playing in Gravesend Park in...
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