Overview

• Red paint covered the steps, walls, sidewalk and lamps at the Fifth Avenue building early Friday, police said.
• The phrase “Joe Kahn Lies, Gaza Dies” was written in black marker outside the entrance, according to reports.
• Residents discovered the damage and called 911 around 4:45 a.m., and police opened an active case with no arrests.
• The New York Times condemned the targeting of an employee and said it will work with authorities, a spokesperson said.
• Police sources noted prior protests at Kahn’s home over Gaza coverage as activists have used similar tactics at media sites.