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Hate Crimes on Upper West Side | New York City News
A shocking hate crime unfolds on the Upper West Side as 51-year-old Raul Morales is charged with stabbing an Asian man and a Jewish man, shouting “Allahu Akbar” before the attacks. Arrested at a NYCHA building, he faces attempted murder, assault as a hate crime, and weapon possession charges. Neighbors describe him as quiet, friendly, and seemingly lonely — a stark contrast to his alleged violence. Jewish leaders and officials are now grappling with rising antisemitism, criticizing Mayor Mamdani’s rhetoric while he condemns the attacks as hateful and unacceptable. The investigation continues…
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