Jewish Residents Express Concerns Over Rising Antisemitism in New York

Jewish residents in New York have expressed growing concerns over an increase in antisemitic or anti-Israel incidents. Some link these tensions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s efforts to distance the city from Israel, which contributes to their unease.

Long-Term Resident’s Experience

Hila Ashkenazi, who has a bagel shop in eastern Queens, has displayed both Israeli and American flags for 25 years. She initially felt that her business and its Jewish roots were appreciated by the local community. However, recent events have changed this perception.