A New York man who was arrested in June for dressing in an Elmo costume and shouting anti-Semitic rants in Central Park returned and again was arrested. Adam Sandler, 48, at his arraignment Wednesday pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to two days of community service. He had been arrested a day earlier wearing the red furry costume made famous by the "Sesame Street" character. Police did not disclose what Sandler was shouting, according to The New York Times, but several people posted on …More

One of Sesame Street’s most beloved characters was taken into custody after going off on an anti-Semitic rant. An unidentified man dressed in an Elmo costume created headlines this week after spouting off offensive remarks at the Central Park Zoo. Costumed entertainers are a mainstay of popular tourist areas in Manhattan, but typically pose quietly for cameras. Instead, the arrestee used his visibility to complain that he’s “not making money because the Jewish costume companies are …More