NYPD

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. 

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
A Jewish family walks in Manhattan, NY, May 3, 2024.

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

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.

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

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.

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


NYPD clear schools and restore US flag, decry anti-US, pro-terror content

The NYPD clears campuses amid rising tensions: removal of Palestinian flag sparks controversy and arrests as protests escalate.

 NYPD puts US flag back on pole after clearing pro-Palestinian protest. Uploaded 4/5/2024

Over half of campus protesters arrested by NYPD unaffiliated with the schools

In the statement, Adams said it became "abundantly clear" that individuals unaffiliated with the schools had entered the campuses and, in some cases, trained students in unlawful protest tactics. 

 Columbia/CCNY protest arrests by the NYPD.

Columbia has fallen - opinion

Where Vietnam-era boomers see the reflection of 1968 in today’s protests, I see the shadows of 1938.

 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.

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