- Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have increased by 45 percent in 2024, with the NYPD reporting 96 incidents up to mid-April, compared to 66 during the same period last year.
- This rise follows the October 7th attack by Hamas and has led to heightened security measures, including increased patrols at synagogues for Passover. Recent incidents include a violent attack on Staten Island and an assault involving antisemitic slurs on the Upper West Side. Read More