Tag: NYPD

The suspect threw the flammable items through the front gate of the Brotherhood Synagogue on Gramercy Park.

“We need a more visible police presence in at-risk neighborhoods, and need to build stronger educational frameworks and closer relationships with those in the broader community,” said Gideon Taylor, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council-New York.

“What is the plan for dealing with this violent Jew-hatred, @NYCMayor?”

Most of the antisemitic attacks targeted Orthodox Jews who are easily identified because of their traditional attire.

A total of 15 hate crimes targeting Jewish people were reported—a 275 percent increase compared to the four incidents the year before.

“I would hope that she understands the severity of what she did,” Aryeh Fried told CBS New York. “To do it to anybody is obviously problematic, but for an adult to do it to a child is just beyond crazy.”

Sharee Jones is being charged with reckless endangerment/hate crimes and attempted arson.

NYPD’s Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to the woman’s arrest.

The killer was wearing a long coat, a hat, and payos.

“To our Jewish community—I know this is exhausting. No one should have to worry about being attacked for their religious beliefs, ever,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Mohammed Othman, 24, is being charged with three separate hate-crime assaults.

Noting that the NYPD had just graduated 486 new police academy cadets on Friday, the commissioner said, “We have those young officers eager, ready to hit the streets."

Over the past few weeks, we have reported several major anti-Semitic attacks in New York City.

Five civilian leaders have joined, including Devorah Halberstam, whose teenage son was shot and killed in an anti-Semitic attack in 1994.

"The police officer that slipped and fell in the paint is doing OKAY! Praise God! He had a hard fall but is doing very well and fine."

Employees at Shake Shack were questioned and a sample of the shake was taken to a lab for testing.

"This is no reflection whatsoever on the men and women of the police department who are out there doing the work.”

"He still has to get the City Council to agree - and the unions. Not happening."

Commissioner Shea called for the violence against his officers to stop, saying, “Words matter.”

"While we encourage people to protest peacefully, safety is paramount; at the same time we are in the midst of a global pandemic which spreads in crowds."

The message calling for the murder of New York City police officers is one that is not new.

AG Barr: "It is time to stop watching the violence and to confront and stop it."

NYPD Captain Richard Taylor lives in Brooklyn.

At least 11 percent of the city's patrol officers, a total of 4,111 officers, were officially out sick by the weekend.

There was a 38 percent jump in the number of NYPD officers – 211 officers and civilian personnel -- who tested positive for the virus since Monday.

The NYPD vowed that anti-Semitic acts “would not be tolerated in our community” and the incident “will be thoroughly investigated."

Police waited to release the surveillance video, but are doing so now, hoping someone will recognize the perpetrator.

“You can’t begin addressing the problem of hate violence on the street until you can track it, identify its source, frequency and where it is occurring.”

New York State's new bail reform law allows suspects charged with nonviolent misdemeanors to leave the courthouse without having to worry about bail.

“Diversity is our strength, and we respect the traditions of all who call New York City home. Intolerance will never take hold here."