NYC Mayor Condemns Car Attack on Chabad World Headquarters

No injuries reported as NYPD investigates incident as possible hate crime

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:47pm

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned a car attack on the Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn, calling it a "deeply alarming" incident that threatens a significant Jewish institution. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said there were no reported injuries and no explosives were found in the vehicle, but the attack is being investigated as a potential hate crime.

Why it matters

The Chabad World Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn is a highly symbolic and significant institution for the Jewish community in New York and worldwide. Any threat or attack on this site raises concerns about rising antisemitism and the safety of Jewish New Yorkers.

The details

According to reports, a man intentionally and repeatedly crashed his car into the Chabad World Headquarters building on Wednesday night. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that there were no reported injuries and no explosives were found in the vehicle, but the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

  • The car attack occurred on Wednesday night, January 29, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who condemned the attack on the Chabad World Headquarters.

Jessica Tisch

The NYPD Commissioner who provided details about the incident and said it is being investigated as a potential hate crime.

Jonathan Greenblatt

The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League who said the attack is "unnerving for the entire Jewish community" due to the significance of the Chabad World Headquarters.

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What they’re saying

“This is deeply alarming, especially given the deep meaning and history of the institution to so many in New York and around the world. Any threat to a Jewish institution or place of worship must be taken seriously.”

— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City

“This is unnerving for the entire Jewish community. 770 is the spiritual home of @Chabad and its significance cannot be overstated. Thankfully, there appear to be no injuries, and while motive cannot yet be confirmed, this incident contributes even further to a collective sense of anxiety for Jewish New Yorkers and Jews worldwide.”

— Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO, Anti-Defamation League

What’s next

The NYPD is continuing to investigate the incident at the Chabad World Headquarters as a potential hate crime.

The takeaway

This attack on a significant Jewish institution in New York City raises serious concerns about the rise of antisemitism and the need for increased vigilance and protection of Jewish communities and places of worship.