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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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


As antisemitism rises in New York, local politicians share tools to fight it

New York City saw nearly three times as many antisemitic hate crimes in January 2022 compared to the same period a year ago.

 NYC Council member Julie Menin organized a town hall on Feb. 9, 2022, in response to a three-fold rise in antisemitic incidents in January 2022 compared to January 2021.

Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC up by nearly 300% in January comparison - report

There were 15 different antisemitic incidents reported in January, a stark contrast with last January, which only saw four incidents reported.

A man walks past an Orthodox yeshiva in Brooklyn, Sept. 29, 2020.

NYPD investigating swastikas, racist slurs drawn by unknown suspect

Anyone with knowledge relevant to the incident should reach out to the NYPD Crime Stoppers, who offer rewards of up to $3,500 if it leads to an arrest.

NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction.

New York City police officer shot and killed

Two officers were shot while responding to a report of domestic violence. One remains in critical condition.

Emergency personnel respond at the scene where NYPD officers were shot while responding to a domestic violence call in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, January 21, 2022.

New York woman spits on child after making antisemitic slurs

The suspect, a female apparently in her 20s, allegedly approached an 8-year-old boy who was standing on the sidewalk with two other children.  They say she made the comments and then spat.

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Orthodox man beaten in Brooklyn in antisemitic attack

The victim, a 26-year-old man, was chased down by two individuals who struck him with what police described as an “unknown object,” resulting in a laceration to his head.

New York City police officers block hassidic men from entering a synagogue, closed due to COVID-19, in Brooklyn, in March 2020.

NYPD investigating antisemitic assault in Brooklyn

The suspect was waiting for a store to open before making antisemitic statements and punching a man in the face multiple times.

NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction.

Armed man in standoff with NYPD at UN entrance surrenders

NYPD on the scene asked the man to put his weapon down.

 The sun shines behind the United Nations Secretariat Building at the United Nations Headquarters. New York City, New York, U.S., June 18, 2021.

Democrat Eric Adams wins NYC mayoral election

Adams, who defeated long-shot GOP challenger Curtis Silwa, pitched himself as a moderate Democrat who opposes the "defund the police" movement, but promises to rid of racist policing practices. 

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a rally at City Hall the day before the election in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 1, 2021.

NYPD search for woman who set Flatbush Yeshiva on fire

The NYPD is offering rewards of up to $3,500 for information about a woman who set the entrance to the Yeshiva of Flatbush on fire.

NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction.