EDIT: New Information Regarding Tunnel at NYC Synagogue

Original Article Summary

On November 2024, a 60-foot long underground tunnel was discovered illegally excavated beneath a historic New York City synagogue. The tunnel was subsequently sealed off by authorities, and two suspects were arrested in connection with its construction.

New Information

Since the original article was published, new information has emerged regarding the tunnel and the suspects involved:

• Law enforcement officials have identified the suspects as 32-year-old Jacob Markowitz and 45-year-old Samuel Greenspan.
• Markowitz and Greenspan are alleged to have used the tunnel to gain illegal access to the synagogue's safe, which contained valuable religious artifacts.
• The artifacts stolen from the safe included a rare Torah scroll and several antique menorahs.
• Markowitz and Greenspan are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, January 11, 2024, to face charges of burglary, conspiracy, and grand larceny.

The incident highlights the importance of protecting historic landmarks and religious institutions from vandalism and theft. Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the tunnel and the stolen artifacts.