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Antisemitic Crimes Surge 182% Under NYC Mayor Mamdani

2/4/2026

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  • In January 2026, antisemitic hate crimes in New York City rose 182% to 31 incidents in the first month of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tenure.
  • Critics attribute the spike to the mayor's revocation of antisemitism measures.
  • Despite the rise, crime rates fell to lows, with major crimes down 7% and burglaries and theft declining.
  • A man was charged with hate crimes after ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters.