"The assault took place around 10:45 a.m. on March 2 while the 54-year-old victim was riding a southbound N train passing through the Atlantic Avenue station. The wanted notice states that the suspect punched the man, forcibly pulled off his yarmulke and made anti-Jewish statements. He then boarded another N train and was last seen near Canal Street."
"This latest subway attack is unfolding against a backdrop of rising concern over antisemitic incidents in New York City. In October 2025, the ADL warned that antisemitic incidents across the city had become more brazen and intensified. A March 2 report on February crime statistics cited 38 hate crimes recorded that month, including 21 that were motivated by anti-Jewish bias."
"Under New York's Hate Crimes Act, certain offenses, including robbery, can be prosecuted as hate crimes when authorities determine that bias was a motivating factor in whole or in part. That designation can lead to enhanced penalties."
A hate crime assault occurred on a southbound N train at Atlantic Avenue station around 10:45 a.m. on March 2. The suspect punched a 54-year-old victim, forcibly removed his yarmulke, and made anti-Jewish statements before fleeing to another N train near Canal Street. The NYPD is actively searching for the suspect. This incident reflects broader concerns about rising antisemitic incidents in New York City, with February 2025 recording 21 hate crimes motivated by anti-Jewish bias out of 38 total hate crimes. Under New York's Hate Crimes Act, robbery can be prosecuted as a hate crime when bias is a motivating factor, resulting in enhanced penalties. Rewards up to $3,500 are available for tips leading to arrest and indictment.
Read at Hoodline
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]