UPDATED: Joseph Borgin spoke out this morning on Fox News:
A 23 year old man is in NYPD custody in connection with last night’s vicious attack in the Times Square area, with police actively seeking several more suspects.
One in custody after a Jewish man was assaulted during yesterday's demonstration in Times Square.
Hate Crime Task force is investigating as a possible hate crime. pic.twitter.com/q86uQg21YY
— @SCOOTERCASTER (FNTV) (@ScooterCasterNY) May 21, 2021
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A video making the rounds on WhatsApp and social media showed a man, identified as Joseph Borgen of Lawrence, being kicked and hit repeatedly with sticks by at least six people holding protest signs as he lay in the middle of the roadway. Unite With Israel posted the video and tweeted, “This Jewish man was attacked today in New York City. Tell me anti Zionism is not antisemitism. I dare you.”
Joey Borgens name for Tehillim is Yosef ben Yaffa Lina:
HORRIFIC: Joey Borgan of Lawrence NY, beaten in Manhattan for being a Jew. These "Protests" are an excuse to beat Jews & must be stopped immediately! @NYPDShea @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/0BWNBMh59L
— 5TownsCentral (@5TownsCentral) May 21, 2021
This Jewish man was attacked today in New York City.
Tell me anti Zionism is not antisemitism. I dare you. pic.twitter.com/vzZHSzh93o— United With Israel (@UniteWithIsrael) May 21, 2021
Is this the new normal in NYC? @NYCMayor pic.twitter.com/MvHCj50Kvp
— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) May 21, 2021
The #antisemitic attacks on Jews in #NYC #LA & around the US are deeply troubling.
Using events in the Middle East as an excuse to promote #antisemitism must not be tolerated.
Agudath Israel is grateful to @NYPDnews, @LAPDHQ & other agencies for investigating.
— Agudath Israel of America (@AgudahNews) May 21, 2021
Jews being attacked on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Can’t say I didn’t see this coming 😞 @jews_of_ny pic.twitter.com/s3mqaqR7Fj
— Michal Divon מיכל דיבון ميخال ديفون (@michaldivon) May 19, 2021
NY politicians react to the brutal attack Jewish New Yorkers yesterday in Manhattan.
I unequivocally condemn these brutal attacks on visibly Jewish New Yorkers.
NY is home to people from all faiths & backgrounds—everyone must be able to walk the streets safely.
I am directing the @nyspolice Hate Crimes Task Force to offer their assistance in the investigation. pic.twitter.com/WQJp7pTYHC
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 21, 2021
Anti-semitism has NO place in our city.
There’s no excuse for violence against someone because of who they are. None. We will bring the perpetrators of this vicious act of hate to justice.
If you have information about this incident, please contact @NYPDHateCrimes IMMEDIATELY. https://t.co/vnm1GBlu1q
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) May 21, 2021
The recent attacks targeting Jews in New York City are deeply disturbing and must be forcefully condemned. Hatred and bigotry don’t belong in NY or anywhere across our country.
— Kathleen Rice (@RepKathleenRice) May 21, 2021
I'm appalled by the Anti-Semitic gang attacks in NYC that victimized a Nassau resident, as well as the rising number of attacks targeting Jews in major cities like Los Angeles and London.
We must stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters and against vile Anti-Semitism. pic.twitter.com/lIj2eStjA8
— Laura Curran (@NassauExecutive) May 21, 2021
The horrific attacks against Jews in Manhattan last night were outrageous and unacceptable.
In NY, our diversity is our strength, and we will not stand by idly in the face of hatred and bigotry. The perpetrators must be brought to justice immediately. https://t.co/geuZ5Ont9E
— Todd Kaminsky (@toddkaminsky) May 21, 2021
Galut. Don’t be so comfortable in these United states
A Jew cannot be comfortable ANYWHERE. Not in the state of Israel either. Quite frankly the state of Israel Is an anti religious, Anti Gd state run by corrupt politicians. Just as of late they’re forcing their citizens to be part of a medical experiment. Maybe just possibly the Jewish people throwing their own people out all because they wouldn’t inject their children with vaccines were thrown out of their own communities…Religious Jews advocated to remove religious freedoms. Well ironic how Hashem is now throwing everyone out of every community and their religious freedoms are now under attack. No coincidences.
Thank you Joe for “commiserating” with us. We know we’re in galut. Next time a Yeshiva needs a mashgiach I’ll recommended you.
You think the Arab are the problem? What about that white blonde woman who couldn’t get in fast enough to film it with her IPhone. Or the people just walking by, or those lovely bicycle riders just watching someone getting the shit beaten out of him. You want to know what happens in Israel? Violence by the mobs isn’t a spectacle and a tik tok posting. Our civilians fight back. Your whole society is warped and self absorbed.
Sarah Gold, you seem to be a quiet disturbed person. Or do you really believe your own nonsense?
That’s a good one 😀
Enough pontificating. We need to get some of our people out there with bats.
sdasda
we have to daven to hashem and stop being jealous of wealthy people
It’s time.
Those who need to understand already do..
Yalla!
These comments are bizarre. I hope and pray ALL the attackers are brought to justice and incarcerated to the maximum extent of the law.