NYPD Seeks Suspect in Antisemitic Attack

The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an antisemitic incident targeting a 65-year-old man on the Upper East Side. The incident occurred on July 27, where the unidentified assailant verbally harassed the victim with antisemitic remarks, yanked down his mask, and spat in his face before fleeing the scene. Authorities report a significant rise in hate crimes against the Jewish community, with incidents up by 200% from the previous year. The suspect, described as wearing black pants, a black hat, and a multicolored shirt, was last seen fleeing toward Madison Avenue. The NYPD encourages anyone with information to contact their Crime Stoppers hotline. No injuries were reported from the incident.