New York City is building a $3 million Holocaust memorial in Queens to honor the six million Jews murdered and the survivors who rebuilt their lives in the city. The memorial will feature a garden and public artwork selected through the Percent for Art program.
Former Mayor Eric Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the project, emphasizing that "never again" must be a lived commitment, not just words. The memorial aims to preserve the stories of victims and survivors while fighting the rise in antisemitism, which now makes up over 50% of hate crimes in New York City.
It's not enough to say "never again" — we must live it.
That's why we're building a new Holocaust Memorial in Queens — a place to remember the 6 million Jews murdered, honor the survivors who rebuilt their lives in NYC, and ensure future generations never forget. pic.twitter.com/qK3o94fR1D
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) November 25, 2025
Richards called it an emotional day for the Jewish community as the memorial will serve not only as a tribute but as a motivation in combating antisemitism. Rabbi Meir Waxman stressed that education is crucial to prevent forgetting and combat Holocaust denial.
Adams vowed that the city would not stay silent amid rising hate. He promised to expose hatred wherever it exists, foster compassion, and create harmony among all New Yorkers. New York hosts the largest population of Holocaust survivors globally, making this memorial a vital commitment in their honor and the fight against antisemitism.
