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May
26
“How would you feel if your community was being targeted by your neighbors?” Sunset Park’s M.S. 936 Rallies Against Anti-Asian Hate

“How would you feel if your community was being targeted by your neighbors?” Sunset Park’s M.S. 936 Rallies Against Anti-Asian Hate

Students gather at the schoolyard of Mafalda DiMango Complex of the Arts. Megan McGibney/BklynerTuesday afternoon saw nearly 35 students
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May
24
Jewish Neighbors Harassed Outside Temple During Sabbath

Jewish Neighbors Harassed Outside Temple During Sabbath

This past Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, a blue Toyota Camry pulled up in front of
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May
13
Homecrest Mosque Tagged with Anti-Palestine Graffiti on Eid

Homecrest Mosque Tagged with Anti-Palestine Graffiti on Eid

Vandalism at the Tayba Islamic Center on Coney Island Avenue. (Image: Imran Khan)A Brooklyn mosque was vandalized with the
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Apr
08
Crime Blotter: Hate Crimes, Shootings, Robberies and more

Crime Blotter: Hate Crimes, Shootings, Robberies and more

The New York City Police Department has arrested Joseph Russo, 27, of 76th Street in Brooklyn and charged him with
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Apr
02
Brooklynites Demand Protections In The Wake Of The DC UberEats Driver’s Death

Brooklynites Demand Protections In The Wake Of The DC UberEats Driver’s Death

Pakistani American Youth Society co-founder Kashif Hussain (Image: Billy Richling/Bklyner)MIDWOOD – Community leaders, elected officials and candidates for local
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Mar
26
NYPD Promises More Plain Clothes Cops To Combat Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

NYPD Promises More Plain Clothes Cops To Combat Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Photo via NYPDYesterday, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea met with Brooklyn’s Asian community in Sunset Park to talk about the
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Mar
23
Brooklyn Shows Support to Its Asian-American Communities

Brooklyn Shows Support to Its Asian-American Communities

Wai Wah Chin, Charter President of The Chinese American Citizen Alliance Greater New York [http://www.cacagny.org/home.html]
4 min read
Mar
19
Opinion: Will I Be the Next Anti-Asian Hate Crime Victim?

Opinion: Will I Be the Next Anti-Asian Hate Crime Victim?

April Somboun with her children. Courtesy of April Somboun.By April Somboun [https://www.aprilsomboun.com/], candidate for City Council
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Mar
18
Atlanta Shootings Prompt Calls For Real Action To Address Anti-Asian Hate Crimes In Brooklyn

Atlanta Shootings Prompt Calls For Real Action To Address Anti-Asian Hate Crimes In Brooklyn

Last week’s rally. Courtesy of Jimmy LiBrooklyn’s elected officials and community leaders reacted with sadness, frustration and anger
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Feb
24
Brooklyn Man Charged in 52-Count Indictment, Including Hate Crime For Attacking Light Skinned Women In Williamsburg

Brooklyn Man Charged in 52-Count Indictment, Including Hate Crime For Attacking Light Skinned Women In Williamsburg

Police outside the Morgan Ave station. Anna Conkling/BklynerBrooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced yesterday that Khari Covington, 29, who
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