Jewish man attacked in Central Park by assailant screaming antisemitic slurs

NEW YORK — A Jewish man was attacked in Central Park by a suspect who screamed “Kanye 2024″ and antisemitic slurs as he jumped his victim in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The 63-year-old victim was walking through the park near Terrace Drive and East Drive about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when the assailant, described as a white man in his 40s, crept up and struck him from behind. “F--- You Jew!” the man screamed along with “Kanye 2024!” referencing rapper Kanye West’s recent antisemitic statements that cost him millions in endorsement deals. Adidas was among the many popular clothin...