The data compiled by the comptroller's office reaffirms what Jewish New Yorkers are unfortunately experiencing all too often in the community," said Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council.
The report was "very serious and sobering," he added, emphasizing the gravity of the situation regarding rising hate crimes.
The 1,089 overall hate incidents reported last year is the highest ever recorded since annual reporting became a requirement in 2000, the report said.
"There were 145 incidents of aggravated harassment in the first degree, and all but 14 of them were committed with an anti-Jewish bias," the comptroller's report said.
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