Sunday, February 9, 2025
Alvin Tirado, of Far Rockaway, attempted to start fights with members outside of a Cedarhurst synagogue and made antisemitic remarks. He later threatened and spit in the face of another victim.
Tirado, 38, pleaded guilty in front of Judge Anthony Paradiso for aggravated harassment as part of a subsection specifically designed to address hate crimes, on Nov. 25.
He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three year’s probation, on Jan. 22.
“Hate-fueled behavior and violence have no place in Nassau County, every resident should feel safe, especially near places of worship and community,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release. “This defendant’s vile actions – targeting individuals with antisemitic remarks and harassing them during one of Judaism’s holiest periods of the year — are unacceptable. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting members of the Jewish community from harm.”
The incident occurred on Oct. 4 at 1:20 p.m. when Tirado drove his vehicle near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Oakland Avenue in Cedarhurst. He then stopped, got out of his vehicle and got into a verbal argument with a group of people that recently left Shaare Emunah Sephardic Congregation of the Five Towns.
He was aggressive and attempted to fight multiple people while screaming anti-Semitic remarks, including “the Jews are taking over” and “I know this building; I’m going to run all the children over.”
Tirado then drove away, nearly hitting a man and his children.
About 20 minutes later, at 1:40 p.m., Tirado stopped his car in Lawrence, near the intersection of Barrett Road and Washington Avenue, exited his vehicle, and approached another victim.
He shoved the victim, exclaiming remarks such as “I am going to knock you out” and “I am going to kill you.” He then spat in the victim’s face.
Tirado was arrested on Oct. 4, in Far Rockaway by the Nassau County Police Department. While being taken into custody he became physically aggressive and drove his shoulder into the arresting officer’s ribs.
