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Bronx man facing federal hate crime charges following synagogue attack

Prosecutors say Larry Montes attacked the two people and damaged synagogue property during a Shabbat service last Friday at Central Synagogue in Midtown.

Rose Shannon

Aug 18, 2026, 10:15 PM

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The Bronx man accused of attacking a congregant and a security guard at a Manhattan synagogue has been charged with two counts of committing hate crimes, prosecutors say.

Prosecutors say Larry Montes attacked the two people and damaged synagogue property during a Shabbat service last Friday at Central Synagogue in Midtown.

The 46-year-old faces up to 40 years in prison when he is sentenced.

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