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Fairfield man charged with hate crime linked to swastika flag raised over NYU building
- A Fairfield man was arrested in New York City after being tied to a May incident where a flag with swastikas was raised over an NYU building.
- Alexander Stepnowsky, 23, faces burglary as a hate crime, first-degree aggravated harassment, and criminal trespass as a hate crime in connection with the incident.
- Stepnowsky pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was released; a court date was set for August 4.
- The incident occurred during May graduation festivities at NYU’s Steinhardt School, according to police.
- The Steinhardt building is named after Michael and Judy Steinhardt, donors who gave $10 million to NYU in 2001.
- Officials noted antisemitism concerns have troubled elite campuses, though the Anti-Defamation League reported a drop in incidents recently.
- New York University confirmed Stepnowsky was a student at the time of the incident.
- Police information indicates Stepnowsky turned himself in to authorities before the arraignment.
- The case has attracted attention amid broader discussions about antisemitism and campus safety.
- The case has a scheduled court date in August as proceedings continue.
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