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Jewish News 24 · Oct 23, 2026

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A Lakeview man was arrested after allegedly trying to set fire to a Long Island synagogue late Wednesday night, attempting to push a burning lawn sign beneath its door before setting a nearby bush ablaze, Nassau County police said. Azzm Khan, 29, was arrested after the incident at Young Israel of West Hempstead, located at 630 Hempstead Ave., at approximately 11:30 p.m. Oct. 21, according to a police department news release.

A Lakeview man was arrested after allegedly trying to set fire to a Long Island synagogue late Wednesday night, attempting to push a burning lawn sign beneath its door before setting a nearby bush ablaze, Nassau County police said. Azzm Khan, 29, was arrested after the incident at Young Israel of West Hempstead, located at 630 Hempstead Ave., at approximately 11:30 p.m. Oct. 21, according to a police department news release.

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