A Bronx UPS worker, George Zamot, received recognition on Wednesday for his role in aiding the arrest of a suspect involved in a stabbing incident on the Upper West Side in July. The suspect, Raul Morales, 51, allegedly attacked two men, including Moshe Grunhaus, a 50-year-old Jewish man, after he left a synagogue on July 23. Morales had previously stabbed a 57-year-old Asian man shortly before the attack on Grunhaus.
Zamot, 49, was en route to make a delivery when he witnessed Grunhaus asking for help after being stabbed. He decided to follow Morales at a distance for two to three blocks, concerned that Morales could harm someone else. Zamot encountered Morales in an elevator of a NYCHA apartment building, where Morales reportedly acted as if nothing had occurred, telling Zamot to "Have a great day" as he exited.
Zamot noted Morales' apartment number and informed the NYPD, leading to Morales' arrest after a standoff. Prosecutors later revealed that Morales held antisemitic views. Zamot, a father of three, expressed his motivation for intervening, stating he wanted to prevent further harm to others. At a rally organized by the UJA-Federation of New York to combat anti-Semitism, Zamot emphasized the need for community action against hate crimes. Grunhaus expressed gratitude to Zamot, calling him a hero and acknowledging his impact on community safety.