NYPD

Mamdani condemns pro-Hamas chant as ‘support of a terrorist organization’ in online post

“Chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city,” Mamdani wrote over a picture of a New York Times headline about his earlier comments on the protest. 

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York
A Jewish family walks in Manhattan, NY, May 3, 2024.

'Curse all of you': Queens man indicted for threatening to kill Jews, Zionists, police

Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Aliyah event protest is the first real test for Mamdani administration - analysis

PEOPLE ATTEND a march in support of the Jewish community called No Hate No Fear in Cadman Plaza on January 5, 2020 in New York City.

Jews targeted in NYC hate crimes more than all other groups combined for second year


NY Jewish man requires 18 stitches after being slashed in face in ‘vicious’ antisemitic hate crime

The attacker, wearing a mask, shouted “F*** you guys” at the victim before slashing him with a blade.

 Sayda Liberow after the attack on October 28, which required him to have 18 stitches.

Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC have surged this year, according to police data

The NYPD links the spike to ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

 Police at a hostages rally in Central Park, March 24, 2024.

New York’s Jewish community should not be forced into hiding - editorial

Jewish communities in New York face rising antisemitism, struggling between prioritizing safety or standing firm in their identity.

 TWO JEWISH students hold up signs which read ‘Bring them home now’ and ‘Let us grieve,’ as they counter pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Columbia University, in New York City, on the first day of the new semester, last Tuesday.

NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike

The NYPD's August report revealed 19 anti-Jewish incidents and a startling 17 anti-Muslim acts, up from zero last year.

 Members of the NYPD and Federal Law Enforcement create a security perimeter on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2023.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported in NY last year accounted for almost half of all hate crimes

Religion was the most common bias motivation followed by race, ethnicity, national origin and sexual orientation. 

 NYPD law enforcement officials hold a perimeter of closed streets surrounding Columbia University anti-Israel encampment

New York Police Department hunt for man who spat in victim's face, made antisemitic remarks

When the "apparently" homeless victim attempted to walk away, the suspect pulled down his face mask and spat in the pedestrian's face.

New York Police Department hunt for man who spat in victim's face, made antisemitic remarks.

NYPD, NYC schools, and colleges prepare for school protests

NYPD and NYC school officials are teaming up with colleges to ensure student safety and protect First Amendment rights during the upcoming school year protests.

 NYPD law enforcement officials hold a perimeter of closed streets surrounding Columbia University anti-Israel encampment

Brooklyn Museum director home vandal charged, Hamas flags flown at museum

The New York Police Department said on Thursday that 28-year-old Queens resident Taylor Pelton had been arrested on Wednesday and charged with hate crime criminal mischief against property.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors go on top of the Brooklyn Museum entrance roof during a protest, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, May 31, 2024.

Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation

Pearlman joins the force as it grapples with the surge in antisemitism across the city and raucous anti-Israel protests that have disrupted city life on the streets.

 NYPD recruit Allan Pearlman outside the police academy.

NYPD reports 45 antisemitic incidents last month, 57% of all hate crimes in the city

Several post-Oct. 7 incidents are being pursued by prosecutors, including one in which a suspect allegedly punched a Jewish Israeli near Times Square while shouting antisemitic epithets.

 Orthodox Jews in New York