NEW YORK — A student at Yeshiva University was assaulted Thursday evening near the 181st Street 1 train station by a group of masked individuals, authorities said. The student was taken to a hospital and has since been released.

The university issued a statement late Thursday saying the incident was not considered biased or antisemitic. Details about the motive remain unclear.

The attack occurred in a known “blind spot” on the subway staircase, which currently lacks cameras and regular police presence. The NYPD and MTA did not immediately comment on security measures.

The Anti-Defamation League’s New York/New Jersey chapter said it is in contact with law enforcement, community partners, and Yeshiva University to learn more. “Our thoughts are with the victim and the Yeshiva University community impacted,” the ADL said in a tweet.

A Yeshiva University student was violently assaulted tonight by a gang of masked thugs.

Done in the blind spot of the subway station where there are no police or security cameras.

This is beyond frightening for a visibly Jewish community in NYC.

Unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/6G1O8zGISw

— David/Dovid Bashevkin (@DBashIdeas) February 13, 2026

We are aware of this reported incident and are connecting with law enforcement, community partners and Yeshiva University to learn more. Our thoughts are with the victim, and the @YUNews community impacted. https://t.co/dpEQiV5dq6

— ADL New York / New Jersey (@ADL_NYNJ) February 13, 2026

🚨 UPDATE FROM YESHIVA UNIVERSITY

—Boy is fine b”h released from hospital
—Crime seems to be unbiased pic.twitter.com/nTtjeMHTvC

— David/Dovid Bashevkin (@DBashIdeas) February 13, 2026