Upper West Side
Coverage of Upper West Side in the Nexus archive.
- Upper West Side community raises concerns over homeless shelter next to playground
The Upper West Side community has raised concerns regarding a planned homeless shelter located near a playground. Brian Shlonsky spoke with parents and neighbors who expressed worry about the potential impact of the shelter on the surrounding neighborhood.
- Man indicted by grand jury over 2 alleged stabbings on Upper West Side last week
Raul Morales, 51, was indicted by a grand jury after allegedly stabbing an Asian man and a Jewish man on the Upper West Side last Thursday. The incident occurred after Morales allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar.'
- Maniac who stabbed 2 while screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’ indicted for NYC hate crime attack: DA
Raul Morales, 51, was indicted on hate crime charges for allegedly stabbing two men on the Upper West Side while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The DA announced the indictment.
- Die-Hard New Yorkers Blanche at Mamdani’s Pied-A-Terre J’Accuse
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration published a list of 900,000 properties potentially subject to a new pied-a-terre tax on luxury second homes, triggering anxiety among New Yorkers. The list included homes of officials like Mamdani's finance commissioner Richard Lee and former mayor Bill de Blasio. Homeowners received letters demanding proof of primary residency to avoid the tax, with critics accusing the administration of inadequate due diligence.
- Mamdani says Jewish safety is a priority as he stands by Netanyahu criticism
Mayor Mamdani stated that Jewish safety is a priority and denied fomenting hate, responding to Netanyahu's accusations following a stabbing of a Jewish and an Asian man in Upper West Side. The suspect, Raul Morales, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and hate crime, with Mamdani vowing prosecution to the full extent of the law.
- Man charged in UWS antisemitic attacks had Qurans, Bible and Marx writings: DA
Raul Morales, 51, was charged with hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two men on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Prosecutors revealed he possessed two Qurans, a Jehovah's Witness Bible, and a book of Karl Marx's writings in his apartment.
- Editorial | It’s the mayor’s responsibility to defend Jewish New Yorkers, and keep his rhetoric in check
The article criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his rhetoric on Israel and Gaza, which some New Yorkers believe contributes to antisemitism. It references recent antisemitic attacks, including a July 23 stabbing in the Upper West Side, and Mamdani's refusal to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state or the context of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks.
- Blakeman, Jewish leaders slam Mamdani at NYC rally for fueling antisemitism before UWS hate crime stabbing
Blakeman and Jewish leaders condemned Mamdani at a New York City rally, accusing him of fueling antisemitism ahead of a hate crime stabbing in the Upper West Side. Rally participants chanted demands for Mamdani's removal and arrest, citing charges of hate and crime.
- Jewish New Yorkers say Mamdani 'has blood on his hands' after alleged hate-fueled stabbing
Jewish New Yorkers accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of anti-Semitic rhetoric and linked it to a recent alleged hate-fueled stabbing. The group EndJewHatred held a rally on Manhattan's Upper West Side following the incident involving two men.
- Upper West Side residents rally, demanding action, after double hate-crime stabbings
Upper West Side residents held a rally demanding action after two hate crime stabbings in the area. The attacks, committed by Raul Morales who allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar,' targeted an Asian man and a Jewish man. Attendees blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric about Benjamin Netanyahu for contributing to the violence.
- Ex-Dem NY gov compares Mamdani to famed segregationist — as he pushes probe into whether his anti-Israel crusade is inciting violence
Ex-Dem NY gov compares Mamdani to a segregationist and pushes a probe into his anti-Israel activities. Raul Morales is accused of stabbing an Asian and Jewish man in separate hate attacks on the Upper West Side, during which he allegedly screamed 'Allahu Akbar'.
- Suspected UWS stabber who screamed ‘Allahu Akbar’ has Karl Marx books, writings inside his NYC apartment
A suspect who yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during separate hate attacks on an Asian and Jewish man in NYC had Karl Marx books and writings in his apartment. The attacks occurred on the Upper West Side and were described as harrowing.
- UWS stabbing suspect’s mom cries out in court, prosecutors reveal son yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ 3 times during alleged hate-filled rampage
The mother of a man accused of stabbing a Jewish and Asian man in separate attacks on the Upper West Side cried in court as prosecutors revealed her son allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' three times during the incidents. The attacks are described as part of a 'hate-filled rampage.'
- Man accused of stabbing 2 on Upper West Side charged with hate crimes, police say
Raul Morales, 51, is accused of stabbing an Asian man with a knife and a Jewish man with a screwdriver on the Upper West Side. He allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks and was arrested after the incidents, which occurred several blocks apart.
- Man arrested in connection to UWS stabbings facing hate crime charges
Raul Morales was arrested in connection to two stabbings on the Upper West Side and has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime.
- Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other charges.
- UWS stabbing suspect who yelled ‘Allahu Akbar!’ before attacks hit with hate crime charges: sources
A suspect accused of stabbing a Jewish and Asian man in separate attacks on the Upper West Side has been charged with hate crimes, according to law-enforcement sources. The suspect reportedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar!' before the attacks.
- Man who allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' charged with hate crimes in Upper West Side stabbings: NYPD
Raul Morales was charged with hate crimes, including attempted murder and assault, after allegedly yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before stabbing two men on the Upper West Side, according to NYPD. The incident occurred in Manhattan.
- NYC police investigating two Upper West Side stabbings as possible hate crimes
The NYPD is investigating two midday stabbings on the Upper West Side as possible hate crimes. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks and transported to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital.
- Upper West Side stabbings: Prime suspect charged with attempted murder and hate crime in alleged antisemitic attack
Raul Morales, 51, was charged with attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two men on the Upper West Side. The suspect targeted a 40-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks before being arrested at an NYCHA apartment building. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition.
- Jewish leaders fault Mamdani rhetoric as Upper West Side stabbing, hate crime probe continues
Jewish leaders in New York City accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fostering hatred and division through his rhetoric about Israel, following a stabbing in Manhattan's Upper West Side being investigated as a potential hate crime. The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during the attack, while Mamdani's office denies linking his critiques of Israeli politics to antisemitism.
- Madman eyed in violent UWS attacks was ‘lonely’ but ‘super cordial’ — as cops probe possible hate link
A man suspected of attacking two Upper West Side men was described by neighbors as 'lonely' but 'super cordial' as police investigate a possible hate crime. Cops are probing the incidents for potential hate motivations.
- Jewish elected leaders criticize Mamdani’s rhetoric after Upper West Side stabbings
Jewish elected leaders criticized Mamdani’s rhetoric following a stabbing attack in the Upper West Side. Comptroller Mark Levine, Rep. Micah Lasher, and Speaker Julie Menin attended a press conference as authorities considered hate crime charges against suspect Raul Morales.
- Jewish victim clutches his chest after Upper West Side maniac stabbed him with screwdriver: video
A Jewish man was stabbed with a screwdriver in Manhattan's Upper West Side and was seen holding a tissue to his chest while waiting for emergency services. The victim, identified as Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, was captured on video at the scene.
- NYC Jewish leaders blast Mamdani after stabbings, call for hate crime charges: ‘Stop fanning flames of hatred and division’
New York City Jewish leaders are demanding that the man who stabbed two people on the Upper West Side be charged with a hate crime. They criticized Mamdani for fanning flames of hatred and division following the incident.
- NYPD weighs hate crime charges after Asian man, Jewish man stabbed on Upper West Side
The NYPD is investigating whether a man who allegedly stabbed an Asian man and a Jewish man on the Upper West Side should be charged with a hate crime. The incident is being evaluated for potential hate crime charges.
- Leaders call for hate crime prosecution after Upper West Side stabbing attacks
Two men were stabbed minutes apart on the Upper West Side Thursday. The suspect is in custody, and community leaders are calling for hate crime charges.
- New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
A man was arrested in New York City after stabbing two men on Manhattan's Upper West Side, which the NYPD is investigating as possible hate crimes. The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly targeted an Asian man and a Jewish man, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during the attacks. Officials noted mental health may be a factor, and both victims are expected to survive.
- Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime
New York City police are investigating a double stabbing as a possible hate crime. Suspect Raul Morales allegedly stabbed a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man in Manhattan's Upper West Side, yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks.
- Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime
New York City police are investigating a double stabbing in the Upper West Side as a possible hate crime. Suspect Raul Morales allegedly stabbed a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man, yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks.
- Mamdani slow to respond to suspected antisemitic stabbing as Hochul, other NY officials condemn attack
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delayed responding to a suspected antisemitic stabbing in the city, during which an Asian man and a Jewish man were attacked, with the perpetrator reportedly yelling 'Allahu Akbar'. Other officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, condemned the attack, while Mamdani later issued a statement. The suspect, Raul Morales, is in custody, and officials are awaiting confirmation of the motive as a hate crime.
- Mamdani slow to respond to suspected antisemitic stabbing as Hochul, other NY officials condemn attack
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delayed responding to a suspected antisemitic stabbing, instead posting about a housing tax initiative, while Governor Kathy Hochul and others condemned the attack. The incident involved two men stabbed near Upper West Side, with the suspect reportedly yelling 'Allahu Akbar' and later arrested by NYPD. Authorities described the attacks as antisemitic, though police have not confirmed the motive.
- Attacker shouting ‘allahu akbar’ stabs Jewish man with a screwdriver in NYC
An attacker shouting 'allahu akbar' stabbed a Jewish man with a screwdriver in New York City's Upper West Side. Two victims, one Jewish and one non-Jewish, are in stable condition. City Council speaker described the incident as appearing antisemitic.
- 2 men stabbed near Central Park on the Upper West Side: NYPD
Two men were stabbed near Central Park on the Upper West Side in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. A 57-year-old Asian man was attacked at West 84th Street and Central Park West around 1:31 p.m., and a 50-year-old man was later found injured near 86th Street.
- 2 men stabbed near Central Park in unprovoked attack: sources
Two men were stabbed in an unprovoked attack near Central Park on the Upper West Side on Thursday afternoon, according to law-enforcement sources.
- 2 men stabbed near Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, NYPD says
Two men were stabbed near Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, as reported by the NYPD. The incident occurred near West 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue shortly after 1:30 p.m.
- NYPD searching for suspect after 2 men stabbed on Upper West Side
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after two men were stabbed on the Upper West Side on Thursday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident as part of their ongoing efforts to locate the individual responsible for the attack.
- NYC jogger in coma after e-bike driver rams into her in Central Park — and he isn’t facing any consequences
A 43-year-old Upper West Side jogger named Jean was struck from behind by an e-bike rider traveling the wrong way in Central Park, leaving her in a medically induced coma. The e-bike rider has not faced any consequences for the incident.
- Disabled NYC residents claim Upper West Side bike lane plan will make them ‘virtual shut-ins,’ lawsuit says
Disabled New York City residents filed a lawsuit claiming the Upper West Side bike lane plan will severely limit their mobility, making them 'virtual shut-ins.' The plaintiffs, including a blind woman, use wheelchairs, scooters, canes, and walkers for transportation.
- Parts of Manhattan to sacrifice 10% of street parking as NYC installs new trash bins
The Upper West and East sides of Manhattan are losing thousands of parking spaces as NYC installs new trash bins. The city is containerizing residential trash, leading to a 10% reduction in street parking in these areas.