NYPD: Suspects Demand Cash, Grab Jewish Man's Yarmulke In Brooklyn Robbery
Police said three men on motorcycles approached the victim, 21, and made anti-Semitic statements before demanding his cash.
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Police said three men on motorcycles approached the victim, 21, and made anti-Semitic statements before demanding his cash.
"I demand that anti-Semitism be treated no differently than other hate crimes," former New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind said.
Vandals found spray paint in the office. It was used just last week to cover up white supremacy graffiti at the baseball field.
The staggering number of antisemitic incidents that took place across the country in 2019 include several attacks here at home.
Swastikas and curse words were found scrawled in the halls and on doorways.
Police say during the last weeks of December, there were at least 14 reported assaults against Jewish people around New York City.
According to police, the male suspect attempted to enter a yeshiva on Central Avenue in Far Rockaway on Dec. 24.
Some in New York City's Jewish communities want the NYPD to broaden the now rare practice of dressing up and going undercover as decoys.
The NYPD is putting up more patrols around Hasidic neighborhoods in response.
The NYPD continues to investigate a rash of hate crimes against Jewish people after violence in Williamsburg, Crown Heights and Midtown all within a three-day period.
They say graffiti is one thing but this now rises to the level of a felony hate crime.
The victim survived but was hospitalized and underwent surgery for serious injuries, police said.
Steven Borenstein says his son and teammates learned a painful lesson about anti-Semitism during a home game at the Westchester Skating Academy is Elmsford.
Another hate crime investigation is underway in Brooklyn. Once again, community leaders say Jewish people are being targeted in Borough Park.
Police say the 16-year-old was arrested Friday morning.
The victims were chased, scared, taunted and, in some cases, punched.
State police will coordinate with the NYPD, who will have patrol cars stationed at every synagogue until the holiday ends Wednesday night.
The NYPD is updating city residents on their increased presence in Jewish neighborhoods ahead of the High Holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who they say attacked a 45-year-old Orthodox Jewish man in front of a Midwood synagogue.
A man dressed in traditional Hasidic attire was attacked while driving his car in Crown Heights.
The victim's family says in addition to knocking out his two front teeth, the victim also has a broken nose and needed several stitches to his head.
It's the latest incident in a recent spike of anti-Semitism in our area.
The search is on for four men wanted for harassing two Hasidic teenagers in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Officials are worried as each seems more violent than the last.
Elected officials took to the streets on Sunday to condemn anti-Semitism.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 4 at 11 p.m.
There's a push in New York City to allow outdoor drinking during the FIFA World Cup this summer. The change would transform the way fans can enjoy matches. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has details on the proposed new "entertainment zones."
A vigil was held on the Lower East Side on Wednesday in honor of people hit and killed by drivers along Canal Street.
A Bronx family is heartbroken after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in the Belmont section. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday blocked an effort that could have limited President Trump's powers to continue using military force in Iran. As the conflict intensifies, the defense secretary said the U.S. is "just getting started" in the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
