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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 568

Anti-Semitism in New York

The Park Slope Food Co-op. (CC-BY Stevendamron, Flickr)
October 22, 2024, 8:11 pm
Jewish members of New York co-op health food store file complaint over antisemitism
Jewish and Israeli members of Brooklyn’s Park Slope Food Coop allege anti-Jewish, anti-Israel harassment commonplace, say no action taken against member who performed Nazi salute
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Protesters wearing Hamas headbands and masks at Baruch College in Manhattan, June 5, 2024. (Luke Tress via JTA)
August 23, 2024, 11:34 pm
US federal suit filed against NY county’s mask ban aimed at countering antisemitism
NGO says Nassau County law discriminates against people covering their faces for health reasons; proponent says antisemitic incidents ‘often perpetrated by those in masks’
By AP
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a campaign rally in the Bronx, June 22, 2024. (Luke Tress/JTA)
July 11, 2024, 11:35 pm
US socialist group pulls backing for AOC after she hosts panel on antisemitism
DSA slams lawmaker for ‘deep betrayal’ after it says she ‘conflated anti-Zionism with antisemitism’; Jewish panelist says the move ‘should tell you everything you need to know’
By Luke Tress
Protesters outside Columbia University, New York City, New York, April 30, 2024. (Luke Tress/JTA)
June 11, 2024, 6:51 pm
Manhattan DA moves to dismiss hate crime charges in attack on Israeli student
Prosecutors say the suspect, who was charged for assaulting Columbia student with a stick, has accepted deal for case to be dismissed
By Luke Tress
Police separate Israel supporters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Times Square, New York City, October 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)
April 21, 2024, 7:09 am
What would New York’s expanded definition of hate crimes mean for Jewish communities?
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to add 31 offenses to list of potential hate crimes, including arson, but critics say small-scale offenders won’t be aware of the change or deterred by it
By Luke Tress
Amit Becher, president of the Israel Bar Association (left), and Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, sign a memorandum of understanding between the two associations, March 4, 2024 (Courtesy New York State Bar Association)
March 26, 2024, 5:19 pm
Israel Bar Association hails influence afforded by new deal with New York State Bar
Yonit Calmanovich, head of IBA’s international department, says spots on key New York bar association committees will allow for input on issues of antisemitism, international law
By Jeremy Sharon
Police separate Israel supporters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Times Square, New York City, October 13, 2023. (Luke Tress via New York Jewish Week via JTA)
February 7, 2024, 4:35 am
NYPD reports 31 antisemitic incidents in January, as post-October 7 surge continues
Number of incidents down over past two months relative to initial spike after Hamas attack, but are far higher than a year ago
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Female high school basketball player shooting basket free throw. (credit: monkeybusinessimages/ iStock)
January 8, 2024, 11:16 pm
Basketball coach fired at NY school where players shouted slurs at Jewish opponents
Yonkers high school dismisses girls’ basketball coach, suspends a team member, after game against Jewish school ended in antisemitic taunts, amid tensions related to Gaza war
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Demonstrators rally at an "All out for Gaza" protest at Columbia University in New York on November 15, 2023 (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)
November 20, 2023, 6:28 pm
Poll: 75% of New Yorkers say antisemitism up since October 7
Siena Research Institute poll finds 62% of New Yorkers say Muslims also experiencing increased Islamophobia; 6 in 10 say Hamas attacks should be condemned without hesitation
By ToI Staff
A torn poster about Israeli hostages surrounded by pro-Palestinian messages in New York City’s Union Square, October 16, 2023. (Luke Tress/ JTA)
November 10, 2023, 4:37 am
As antisemitism surges, NYPD reports 69 hate crimes against Jews in October
Figure marks 214% increase compared to the same month last year, with spike coming amid rising Jew hatred since Hamas massacres in Israel
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a a news conference, October 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
June 27, 2023, 9:19 pm
New York mayor forms first-ever Jewish advisory council
Group made up of 37 community representatives will address Jewish life issues including antisemitism
By Luke Tress
Surevillance camera footage showing a group of teens suspected of two antisemtic attacks in New York on April 7, 2023. (Screenshot/Youtube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 10, 2023, 10:28 am
Teens wanted by NY police for antisemitic attacks during Passover
Group harassed and threatened Jews in Queens by shouting racist insults, throwing stones, brandishing razor blade, NYPD says
By Luke Tress
Saadah Masoud, a pro-Palestinian activist, shortly before beating a Jewish man on a street in New York City on April 20, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
March 3, 2023, 8:19 am
Pro-Palestinian activist went looking to beat Jews at NYC Israel rally – prosecutors
Group discussed bringing Molotov cocktails, other weapons to pro-Israel demonstration in 2021, feds say, ahead of hate crimes sentencing for series of antisemitic attacks
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
January 10, 2023, 6:04 am
Police data shows antisemitic incidents in NYC more than doubled over last 2 years
City saw 263 attacks in 2022, or one every 33 hours on average; $11,000 offered for info on suspect who shouted ‘Kanye 2024’ during assault; Hasidic man rammed with car in Brooklyn
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel activists in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Flash90)
August 18, 2022, 1:50 pm
Jewish sexual assault survivors rejected by NY campus support group, complaint says
2 students request US Department of Education investigation of New York’s university at New Paltz, saying they were discriminated against with the administration’s knowledge
By Luke Tress
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