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Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Man Shocks Brooklyn Train Riders

3/5/2026

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The assault occurred on a Brooklyn N train near the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center station around 10:45 a.m. on Monday.
The attacker is described as a man with a dark complexion who shouted antisemitic remarks and stole the victim's yarmulke.
The 54-year-old Jewish man was hospitalized.
Authorities are seeking information on the suspect.

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The assault occurred on a Brooklyn N train near the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center station around 10:45 a.m. on Monday.
The attacker is described as a man with a dark complexion who shouted antisemitic remarks and stole the victim's yarmulke.
The 54-year-old Jewish man was hospitalized.
Authorities are seeking information on the suspect.