Overview
- Police data list 47 reported hate crimes citywide in October, including 29 targeting Jews.
- Other incidents recorded include four anti-Asian, one anti-Black, two Islamophobic, three against other religions, and eight based on sexual orientation.
- The NYPD notes the figures may change if investigations determine some incidents lack a provable bias motive.
- Prosecutors highlight that securing hate-crime convictions remains difficult because the law requires demonstrating motive rooted in bias.
- The release coincides with the mayoral election, and some Jewish community members express concern about rhetoric associated with candidate Zohran Mamdani.