Antisemitic Hate Crimes Rise in New York During Mayor Adams' Early Tenure
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By תומר אלמגור
First reported by Now 14 · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Hate crimes in New York City rose nearly 9% in the first seven months of 2026, with antisemitic attacks increasing by 8.5%. Jews, about 10% of the population, were targeted in over half of these crimes. The rise has drawn criticism of Mayor Eric Adams, accused of fueling antisemitism through his rhetoric. Adams pledged to fight hate crimes and increased funding for prevention efforts amid recent violent incidents.
- 01NYC hate crimes rose nearly 9% in first seven months of 2026 under Mayor Adams.
- 02Antisemitic attacks increased 8.5%, making up 56% of all hate crimes despite Jews being 10% of population.
- 03Jewish community sharply criticizes Adams for rhetoric seen as fueling antisemitism.
- 04Assemblyman Sam Berger and Rabbi Rick Jacobs publicly condemned Adams' divisive language.
- 05Mayor Adams pledged to combat antisemitism and increased hate crime prevention funding.
- 06Recent stabbing attacks targeting Jewish and Asian men heightened safety concerns.
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