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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


NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike

The NYPD's August report revealed 19 anti-Jewish incidents and a startling 17 anti-Muslim acts, up from zero last year.

 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.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported in NY last year accounted for almost half of all hate crimes

Religion was the most common bias motivation followed by race, ethnicity, national origin and sexual orientation. 

 NYPD law enforcement officials hold a perimeter of closed streets surrounding Columbia University anti-Israel encampment

New York Police Department hunt for man who spat in victim's face, made antisemitic remarks

When the "apparently" homeless victim attempted to walk away, the suspect pulled down his face mask and spat in the pedestrian's face.

New York Police Department hunt for man who spat in victim's face, made antisemitic remarks.

NYPD, NYC schools, and colleges prepare for school protests

NYPD and NYC school officials are teaming up with colleges to ensure student safety and protect First Amendment rights during the upcoming school year protests.

 NYPD law enforcement officials hold a perimeter of closed streets surrounding Columbia University anti-Israel encampment

Brooklyn Museum director home vandal charged, Hamas flags flown at museum

The New York Police Department said on Thursday that 28-year-old Queens resident Taylor Pelton had been arrested on Wednesday and charged with hate crime criminal mischief against property.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors go on top of the Brooklyn Museum entrance roof during a protest, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, May 31, 2024.

Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation

Pearlman joins the force as it grapples with the surge in antisemitism across the city and raucous anti-Israel protests that have disrupted city life on the streets.

 NYPD recruit Allan Pearlman outside the police academy.

NYPD reports 45 antisemitic incidents last month, 57% of all hate crimes in the city

Several post-Oct. 7 incidents are being pursued by prosecutors, including one in which a suspect allegedly punched a Jewish Israeli near Times Square while shouting antisemitic epithets.

 Orthodox Jews in New York

NYC: Five people pelt Jew with traffic cones, bottles, antisemitic abuse 

An orthodox Jewish man faced antisemitic abuse and was pelted with bottles and traffic cones by a group of five people.

 Suspects from a June 6 antisemitic assault in New York City.

NYPD to step up security for Israel parade, but says there are no known threats

The mayor and police officials stressed that protesters have the right to demonstrate, within legal limits.

 A delegation from the American Jewish Committee marches in the Celebrate Israel parade in New York City, June 4, 2023.

Man attempts to run down Jewish students in Brooklyn

Near the Mesivta Nachlas Yakov Vien Yeshiva, Asghar Ali, 58, reportedly shouted antisemitic statements before driving onto the sidewalk in an alleged attempt to hit two men and three teenagers.

 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.