NYPD

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

An orthodox Jewish man faced antisemitic abuse and was pelted with bottles and traffic cones by a group of five people.