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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.

|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.

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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.

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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.

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Man with Iranian flag shirt charged in Brooklyn hate crime assaults on three Jews

Forty-one-year-old Andrze Wnuk was charged with three hate crime assaults, said the NYPD, after the force responded to reports of multiple assaults.

APRIL 27, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoes bill aimed at protecting educational institutions from protests, citing concerns over free speech and constitutional rights.

APRIL 26, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

NYPD: 55% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City are antisemitic

Confirmed hate crimes rose by 11.7%, with 55% of all these confirmed hate crimes being antisemitic, despite Jews making up only approximately 10% of NYC's population.

APRIL 5, 2026ByMATHILDA 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.

NYC police says device thrown during protests outside Mamdani's house was an explosive

The device, a jar filled with nuts, bolts and screws and wrapped in black tape with a fuse, was thrown by a counterprotester on Saturday outside Gracie Mansion.

MARCH 8, 2026ByREUTERS
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen at a press conference after a car slammed into Chabad headquarters, last month. The election of Mamdani is the product of anti-Jewish hatred, not the cause, the writer says.

Antisemitic hate crimes in NY surge by 182% in January 2026 compared to previous year

NYPD figures show antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in January, with Jews targeted in the majority of reported bias incidents.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The skyline of Lower Manhattan is seen at dawn from across the Hudson River in New York City, US, October 18, 2025.

NYPD: 'Kill all the Jews' email sent to 300 students leads to teen arrest

Police said the case was being handled as a possible bias incident and involved the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force. 

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the Orthodox Jewish community walk past NYPD officers as they stand guard outside of Congregation Shaarei Zion of Bobov on June 02, 2025 in the Borough Park neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City (Illustrative).

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. 

JANUARY 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

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

The X account, which also had the tag "BXSniper," also expressed animosity toward white people and US President Donald Trump, who was described as a devil and pedophile.

JANUARY 8, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
A Jewish family walks in Manhattan, NY, May 3, 2024.

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

This demonstration will not only be the first major pro-Palestinian protest in NYC since Mamdani took office, but also follows a similar protest in November that shocked NYC.

JANUARY 7, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
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.

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

Governor Kathy Hochul announces house of worship safety zones after Mayor Zohran Mamdani puts local orders limiting protests under review.

JANUARY 7, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
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.