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Hate crimes investigation into vandalism at a Queens Village mosque construction site

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Police are investigating hateful graffiti that was found at the site of a Queens Village mosque that is under construction.

It was reported to police that between 6 p.m. on March 9 and 12:30 p.m. on March 10, an unidentified person approached a construction site, located at 80-35 237th St., and wrote “mosque,” “911” and “TERR” in four different places on the site.

The report was made by a representative from the construction company. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force were notified and responded to the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.