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Hate Crimes and Political Tensions in NYC | New York City News
A shocking stabbing on the Upper West Side has ignited fears of rising antisemitism in New York, with authorities now treating it as a hate crime. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Jewish leaders, fueled by the Mayor’s vocal criticism of Israel. Despite Jews making up just 10% of NYC’s population, police report over half of all hate crimes this year have targeted them — a chilling statistic. Mark Treyger, a seasoned city political figure and head of the Jewish Community Relations Council, breaks down the fallout, offering insight into how rhetoric…
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