Two Visibly Jewish Men Stabbed in 'Antisemitic' NYC Attack—Council Speaker
Summary
Two Jewish men were stabbed near Central Park in New York City and taken to the hospital. Police have a person of interest in custody and are investigating the attack as antisemitic.Key Facts
- The stabbing happened on Manhattan's Upper West Side near West 84th Street and Central Park West.
- Victims are two men, aged 57 and 50, who were visibly Jewish; one wore a kippah (a Jewish head covering).
- Both men were stabbed in the torso and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.
- The attack occurred on Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of fasting and mourning.
- New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin called it an antisemitic stabbing.
- Police have arrested a suspect, described as possibly using a screwdriver and yelling "Allahu Akbar."
- The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation called for a thorough investigation and more protection for Jewish communities.
- Officials expressed concern about safety and emphasized the need to condemn antisemitism.
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