Two men were hospitalized after being stabbed near Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the incident, stating that a person of interest is in custody.
According to the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, the victims appeared to be Jewish. The victims, aged 57 and 50, had stab wounds to their torsos. They were located near West 84th Street and Central Park West around 1:31 p.m. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment.
CBS News’ Anna Schecter reported that one of the victims was wearing a kippah. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation expressed on social media that Jewish Americans should not fear attacks due to their identity. They urged authorities to investigate thoroughly and enhance protection for Jewish areas and institutions. Their statement emphasized the right of every American to live peacefully, free from fear and hatred.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin declared the incident an “antisemitic stabbing.” She expressed her shock and anger, calling on the community to unite against antisemitism and ensure accountability for the perpetrators. Menin appreciated the NYPD’s swift action in arresting the suspect and extended her prayers to the victims and their families.
The attack took place on Tisha B’Av, a significant day of fasting and mourning in the Jewish calendar.
City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, co-chair of NYC’s Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, reported that eyewitnesses heard the assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar.” She noted that a screwdriver was used in the attack. Newsweek has contacted City Hall for further comments.
This is a breaking news article with updates to follow.
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