Police: 2 more anti-Semitic incidents reported in Williamsburg

Police say two more anti-Semitic have occurred, this time in Williamsburg, with the most recent one happening early Wednesday afternoon.

News 12 Staff

Jan 1, 2020, 11:12 PM

Updated 1,668 days ago

Share:

Police say two more anti-Semitic have occurred, this time in Williamsburg, with the most recent one happening early Wednesday afternoon.
Police say two people followed a 22-year-old Orthodox Jewish man on Broadway and Gerry Street and yelled anti-Semitic slurs at the him.
The two people, who were later arrested, took the victim's phone, slammed it to the ground and punched the victim in the throat, according to police.
Former New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind says this is just one of two incidents that happened in the last 24 hours. He says a man in his 60s was afraid to report another incident that also occurred in Williamsburg.
On Wednesday, that victim came forward and police confirm the 66-year-old reported one suspect was walking near him on Keap Street when he started yelling "Jew, Hitler, I’ll burn you. I’ll shoot you."
Police say the victim saw another man running towards him. The 66-year-old was not injured.
These latest incidents come after a string of others across Brooklyn and New York City over the holiday season. Hikind says action must be taken now to prevent similar incidents from continuing.
Also on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg. The governor has directed state police to increase their patrols and security in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods statewide.


More from News 12
0:32
Police arrest man in connection to shooting murders in Clinton Hill

Police arrest man in connection to shooting murders in Clinton Hill

1:40
Nearly 300 probationary firefighters join the ranks of FDNY

Nearly 300 probationary firefighters join the ranks of FDNY

1:46
Sunny and warm weather with lower humidity for the weekend in Brooklyn

Sunny and warm weather with lower humidity for the weekend in Brooklyn

1:54
East Flatbush residents 'Occupy the Corner' for a safe summer

East Flatbush residents 'Occupy the Corner' for a safe summer

1:24
G train shutdown impacting Bed-Stuy commuters negatively

G train shutdown impacting Bed-Stuy commuters negatively

1:44
Gun detectors could arrive in NYC subway stations today as NYPD prepares pilot program

Gun detectors could arrive in NYC subway stations today as NYPD prepares pilot program

1:43
Welder Underground unveils ‘Rappin' Max Robot’ through apprenticeship program

Welder Underground unveils ‘Rappin' Max Robot’ through apprenticeship program

0:47
Attorney General James releases body camera footage of fatal officer-involved shooting in East Flatbush

Attorney General James releases body camera footage of fatal officer-involved shooting in East Flatbush

0:24
Police: Suspect wanted for punching 72-year-old man at 25th Street subway station

Police: Suspect wanted for punching 72-year-old man at 25th Street subway station

1:54
Boar’s Head deli meat recalled for potential listeria contamination

Boar’s Head deli meat recalled for potential listeria contamination

1:44
The Real Deal: How to save on expenses amid rising costs in New York

The Real Deal: How to save on expenses amid rising costs in New York

1:36
Students set to receive OMNY cards with more rides and less restrictions

Students set to receive OMNY cards with more rides and less restrictions

1:31
Tenants in Flatbush building say they are living with broken floors, mold, leaks and holes

Tenants in Flatbush building say they are living with broken floors, mold, leaks and holes

1:41
Neighbors describe MTA bus crashing into Burger King in Kensington

Neighbors describe MTA bus crashing into Burger King in Kensington

1:46
YMCA promotes swim safety services on World Drowning Prevention Day

YMCA promotes swim safety services on World Drowning Prevention Day

0:37
Brooklyn DA: Former teacher accused of enticing teenagers to send him explicit images

Brooklyn DA: Former teacher accused of enticing teenagers to send him explicit images

1:14
New lawsuits filed against Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing plan pause

New lawsuits filed against Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing plan pause

1:35
Rally outside Brooklyn Public Library calls for end to alleged 'power grab' from Mayor Adams

Rally outside Brooklyn Public Library calls for end to alleged 'power grab' from Mayor Adams

1:55
Residents say rats are taking over Sheepshead Bay street

Residents say rats are taking over Sheepshead Bay street

0:29
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition and will assign seats; profit falls at Southwest, American

Southwest breaks 50-year tradition and will assign seats; profit falls at Southwest, American