In case you were wondering what "globalize the intifada" looks like, New York — under the leadership of Mayor Zohran Mamdani — is showing us.
Shortly after Mamdani's inauguration, antisemitic protesters descended on the Kew Gardens Hills neighborhood, chanting that they stood with Hamas. It was so bad that Democrats (including Mamdani) were forced to condemn Hamas and chide their voters. Last week, a man rammed his car into Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn while hundreds of Jews were inside praying.
Those are just two of the many antisemitic incidents in the city, which has seen such cases skyrocket recently.
Antisemitic incidents in NYC soar 182% even as other crimes drop: ‘What else is new?’ https://t.co/qdeGArfvrB pic.twitter.com/hk7YoNnQtK
— New York Post (@nypost) February 3, 2026
Hateful antisemitic incidents skyrocketed 182% across the Big Apple in January compared to a year ago, even as other crimes such as murders and shootings reached record lows, according to NYPD data.
There were 31 hate crimes against Jewish people reported in the first month of 2026, which is 20 more than the same time last year, the startling stats show.
The concerning figures are in contrast to the record-low number of shootings and murders that took place in the city in January as New Yorkers faced below-freezing temps for much of the month.
“Unfortunately, it’s never too cold to be antisemitic,” said Michael Nussbaum, a Queens board member of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
“The hate is going to be difficult to eliminate — it’s what’s in people’s hearts and minds,” he said.
Mamdani may pay lip service to condemning antisemitism, but his past statements and his track record reveal how he really feels about the issue.
Maybe a Muslim mayor? I'm just spitballin' here. You guys are the real pros. pic.twitter.com/X7z8pVS8HO
— American Revivalist (@MikeCBurlew) February 3, 2026
When antisemitic mobs protested at the Park East Synagogue late last year, Mamdani blamed the Jews — specifically the group Nefesh B'nefesh — for holding an event that he claimed violated "international law."
In December, Orthodox Jews were attacked on the city's subway system, with the victims being beaten, choked, and threatened with death.
This is no surprise to the Jewish community. No one seems to care unfortunately. We will keep fighting back though! https://t.co/O5eGJssp54
— Moshe Spern (@moshespern) February 4, 2026
The only way to win is to keep fighting.
And I'm sure this will improve under Mamdani, right? 🙄 https://t.co/LOEwrD34fz
— Captain Allen (@CptAllenHistory) February 3, 2026
It will not improve. Sadly, we fear it will get worse.
Editor’s Note: New York City is now facing the consequences of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist takeover.
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