DEVELOPING: Two Stabbed with Screwdriver on Manhattan’s Upper West Side – Suspect Reportedly Shouted “Allahu Akbar” During Attack

Two people were stabbed with a screwdriver on the Upper West Side of New York on Thursday.

The two victims are ages 57 and 50 – one was stabbed in the back and one was stabbed in the chest.

One victim is confirmed to be a Jewish man the other is an Asian man.

Both victims were transported to a hospital and are in stable condition.

An unidentified suspect has been taken into custody.

New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov lashed out at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the stabbing.

“This comes a day after Mamdani incited more violence against NYC’s Jews….F*CK YOU Mamdani,” she said

Full statement from New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov:

Two men, ages 40 & 50 (at least one of whom is confirmed to be visibly Jewish), were stabbed with a screwdriver on the Upper West Side. One in the back and one in the chest. According to credible reports I received, attacker was yelling “Allahu Akbar” during this ...