NYC Mayor Offers Rewards for Arrest of Vandals Who Defaced WWI Memorial

Amid widespread condemnation, Mayor Eric Adams pledges personal funds to aid in the capture of protesters who vandalized a historic monument.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams personally contributes $5,000, adding to a $10,000 NYPD reward, to apprehend anti-Israel protesters responsible for defacing a World War I monument.
Protesters spray-painted 'Free Gaza' and burned the American flag at the Central Park memorial, inciting strong reactions from veterans groups and local officials.
Veterans organizations express outrage, emphasizing the memorial's significance in commemorating American sacrifices for democracy and human rights.
The vandalism occurred during a 'Day of Rage' protest, coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day, intensifying the act's perceived disrespect.
City efforts to clean and restore the monument are underway as police pursue leads to identify and arrest the culprits.