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Recent Headlines

Midtown

May 10, 2013

'Star Trek' Actor George Takei Beams Out Story of Anti-Gay Attack Near MSG

Takei shared the story with his 4-million-plus fans on Facebook amid a flood of social-media support.

Midtown

May 08, 2013

Police Seek 8 Knicks Fans in Attack on Gay Couple in Midtown

Police were investigating the attack near Madison Square Garden as a hate crime.

Melrose

April 18, 2013

Man Beaten in Anti-Muslim Attack Outside Bronx Applebees, NYPD Says

A 30-year-old man was attacked at an Applebee's in Melrose Monday night, cops said.

Williamsburg

April 10, 2013

Suspected Mezuzah Burner Has Nothing 'Against Jewish People,' Says Grandma

Cops questioned Ruben Ubiles, 35, whom they believe set fire to 12 mezuzahs in Williamsburg.

Williamsburg

April 09, 2013

Christine Quinn and Other Pols Blast Mezuzah Torchers

Christine Quinn insisted the perps who torched 11 mezuzahs on Holocaust Remeberance Day will be caught.

Williamsburg

April 09, 2013

Mezuzahs Burned in Williamsburg Building on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Police were investigating the burned mezuzahs as a possible hate crime, the NYPD said.

West Village

April 05, 2013

Man Cracks Ketchup Bottle on Woman's Head in Anti-Gay Attack, Cops Say

The man attacked the woman inside the Waverly Restaurant near the famed Stonewall Inn, cops said.

New York City

March 15, 2013

Queens Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Plot Against Synagogues

Ahmed Ferhani was convicted on state terrorism charges.

Kew Gardens

February 27, 2013

Alleged Subway Pusher Said It Was 'Cool' to Kill Victim: Prosecutors

Erika Menendez allegedly admitted to pushing Sunando Sen, 46, to his death in front of a 7 train.

Upper West Side

February 22, 2013

Man Attacked on 2 Train in Possible Anti-Gay Hate Crime, Cops Say

A 23-year-old straphanger and his boyfriend were hit with anti-gay slurs on a 2 train, cops said.

Elmhurst

February 14, 2013

Cops Arrest Boyfriend in Murder of Queens Man, Sources Say

Cops have arrested Lleuyel Garcia, 23, and charged him with murder in the death of Joseph Benzinger, 54.

Elmhurst

February 12, 2013

Pol Urges LGBT Community to be on Alert After Deaths of Queens Gay Men

The choking deaths of David Rangel, 53, and Joseph Benzinger, 54, have caused concern for LGBT residents.

East Harlem

February 09, 2013

East Harlem Leaders Reach Out to Wary Asian Residents After Muggings

Jason Commisso was charged in one of eight muggings targeting Asian residents.

Kew Gardens

January 29, 2013

Lawyer Wants Accused Subway Pusher Re-examined by Psychiatrist

 Erika Menendez will be re-examined by a defense psychiatrist.

East Harlem

January 28, 2013

Queens Man Identified as Suspect in E. Harlem Robberies of Asians, Cops Say

Jason Commisso, 34, is wanted in connection with eight robberies and beatings over the last two weeks.