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Mailman Charged with Felony After Attacking Jewish Boy

3/22/2026

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Gabriel Stan, a Rockland County mailman, attacked a 4-year-old Jewish boy in Ramapo, shoving him and knocking off his yarmulke.
He was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanor attempted assault, then upgraded to felony after community outcry.
The heavily Jewish Orthodox Ramapo area has raised concerns about anti-Semitism.
Police say the incident is not a hate crime, citing no evidence it targeted the child's religion.

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Story summary

Gabriel Stan, a Rockland County mailman, attacked a 4-year-old Jewish boy in Ramapo, shoving him and knocking off his yarmulke.
He was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanor attempted assault, then upgraded to felony after community outcry.
The heavily Jewish Orthodox Ramapo area has raised concerns about anti-Semitism.
Police say the incident is not a hate crime, citing no evidence it targeted the child's religion.