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NYC Antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed

So far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.

JUNE 3, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu takes part in the New York City Israel Day Parade on May 31, 2026.

Bennett condemns Mamdani for not attending Israel Day Parade amid celebration preparation

Mamdani confirmed he would not be attending, making him the first NYC mayor not to participate since 1964. However, an X/Twitter post from the time showed he attended in 2024.

MAY 31, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, JCRC CEO Mark Treyger, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak at a press conference on May 28, 2026.

NYPD unveils ‘most extensive’ security operation ever for Israel Day Parade as Mamdani sits out

“While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety," NYC Mayor Mamdani said.

MAY 29, 2026|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

A US Secret Service agent exits a roadblock manned by NYPD officers near United Nations headquarters, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 23, 2025.

New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks

The announcement was made as Hochul, a Democrat, said an agreement had been reached with state lawmakers on New York's 2027 budget, which included sweeping immigration changes.

MAY 8, 2026|ByREUTERS

KKL-JNF allocates $100,000 to support NYC Israel Parade for the first time

A KKL-JNF delegation, along with other politicians and public figures, will march in the parade.

MAY 14, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.

NYPD search for man accused of sexually violating a corpse on Manhattan subway

The victim passed away while riding the R train only hours before his body was sexually abused.

APRIL 15, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

NYPD are searching for a man accused of performing sexual acts on a corpse while traveling on the Manhattan subway last week.

Jews most frequently targeted community for hate crimes in New York City - NYPD

Out of 123 reported hate incidents during the last three months, 74 were directed at Jews.

APRIL 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Utah man arrested after threatening to kill Jews at Manhattan synagogue

Police believe Ramirez was on his way to the Central Synagogue in midtown Manhattan

FEBRUARY 15, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

A New York City Police (NYPD) vehicle drives in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, US.

Police probe death of man beaten, robbed of Star of David necklace in Coney Island

The victim's brother told Eyewitness News the necklace the two attackers stole was worth less than $50.

JANUARY 24, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Suspect wanted in death of Michael Shelonchik.

NYPD conducts specialized antisemitism training at Museum of Jewish Heritage

Jews were the target of the majority of hate crimes in NYC in 2024.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The law enforcement training session for the NYPD hosted by CAM and the GWU Program on Extremism, at the Museum of Jewish History, New York City, New York, Jan. 8, 2025.

Jews were targeted by the majority of hate crimes in NYC last year, NYPD says

The number of antisemitic hate crimes in 2024 was slightly larger than in 2023, when police recorded 323 total anti-Jewish crimes.

JANUARY 7, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA

Some 11 people wounded in shooting at nightclub in Queens

According to the reports, police forces were present on site.

JANUARY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD

Tisch, who comes from a prominent Jewish family, will become the second woman to head the city’s police department in its 179-year history.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByLUKE TRESS/JTA

New York Mayor Eric Adams with incoming NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch. November 20, 2024.

Masked man attempts to kidnap Orthodox Jewish boy in Crown Heights

The footage shows the masked man attempting to grab the child and carry him away, before the father pulls the child back and pushes the man off.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER