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NYPD says Mamdani’s rhetoric fuels ‘security nightmare’ for Netanyahu visit - report

As Netanyahu prepares to address the UN in New York, NYPD officials are warning that protests and political rhetoric could create additional risks for officers and the public.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion

NYPD in New York City, 5 May, 2026.

Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive

Law enforcement personnel and investigators work outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses the FBI’s New York City field office and the ICE field office, following reports that a person deployed an incendiary device in New York City, US, July 20, 2026.

New York man in custody after incendiary device set off outside FBI, ICE offices


Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents

The deadline was pushed back to 8 a.m., with students amassing at the university in response to a possible confrontation with police.

 A man passes by as demonstrators attend a protest outside Columbia University, as the protest encampment continues in support of Palestinians, amid ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2024.

New York sets out to expand the definition of hate crimes, impacting Jewish community

“The rising tide of hate is abhorrent and unacceptable, and I’m committed to doing everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe,” Hochul said in January.

New York police officers stand guard as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinians students demonstrate, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023

NYPD deploying resources to houses of worship, sensitive locations in city

The Los Angeles Police Department is also monitoring the developments between Iran and Israel, according to a post on X.

 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.

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in March, reversing downward trend

Since the start of October, there have been 253 antisemitic incidents reported to police, far more than the 137 anti-Jewish crimes during the same period last year.

PEOPLE DEMONSTRATE against antisemitism and in support of Israel at a rally in New York City’s Times Square in May.

Two Orthodox Jews in NYC pelted with objects by passing car

The men, aged 19 and 65, were waiting to cross a street when they were struck “by multiple small objects” that came from a passing white vehicle, according to the NYPD.

 Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block NYPD from addressing bomb threat, official claims

An Uber driver discovered a grenade in the back of his car, but NYPD was unable to arrive at the scene quickly enough because pro-Palestinian protesters were blocking the streets.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest in Times Square on the second day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., October 8, 2023

NYPD arrest suspect in antisemitic beating of Jewish man with metal bat

Obidiah Lashley, 29, was charged with a hate crime assault, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated harassment, and menacing.

 Obidiah Lashley, 29, charged with a hate crime assault

NYPD arrests 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who backed-up Manhattan traffic during morning rush hour

It's not clear who organized Monday morning's protest. 

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

NYPD arrest man who berated, beat Jewish man with umbrella

New York City has been subject to the global wave of antisemitic incidents in the wake of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

 A NYPD officer stands guard near the Penn Station where streets have been closed following an early morning shooting in Manhattan New York, November 9, 2015.

NYC police tell Elisha Wiesel to put away Israeli flag at anti-Israel protest

Police made several arrests at the protest, which began at Grand Central Station and continued onto Penn Station, stopping along the way at Port Authority Bus Terminal.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters attend "Flood Brooklyn for Gaza" demonstration, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues, in New York, US, October 28, 2023.