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Brooklyn
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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Brooklyn remains generally safe for Jewish and Israeli travelers despite several recent antisemitic incidents, including assaults and vandalism with swastikas in predominantly Jewish areas. The current Israeli government travel status rates the U.S. as safe to travel, advising regular precautions. A recent trend indicates an increase in reported in...
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Recent reports (15)
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A Jewish man was assaulted and had his yarmulke stolen on a Brooklyn train in an unprovoked antisemitic attack. The suspect remains at large.
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amny.com
3 days ago
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US Representative Elise Stefanik condemned the NYC Mayorโs office for alleged antisemitism after the eviction of a drone maker linked to Israel.
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jpost.com
Feb 15, 2026
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The New York City Police Department has launched a hate crime investigation into the incidents of swastikas found in a children's park.
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jpost.com
Jan 27, 2026
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Two teenagers have been arrested in Brooklyn for vandalizing a playground with swastikas, facing charges of aggravated harassment and hate crime.
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jpost.com
Jan 24, 2026
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Dozens of swastikas were painted on a playground in a predominantly Jewish area of Brooklyn, prompting a hate crime investigation by the NYPD.
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abc17news.com
Jan 22, 2026
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A Jew-hating lunatic allegedly hurled a torrent of antisemitic abuse at a young couple who were out walking their four children in Brooklyn, before sucker-punching the dad.
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nypost.com
Jan 12, 2026
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