Victims of Random Street Attacks Face an Outdated Police System
The rise of assaults on women in NYC is a growing concern, highlighted by numerous unprovoked attacks, brought to public attention through social media. [ more ]
NYC crime: NYPD reports big drops in street and transit felonies in April | amNewYork
Crime rates in the five boroughs of NYC decreased in April 2024, with notable reductions in major felonies, murder, transit crime, shootings, and gun seizures. [ more ]
Victims of Random Street Attacks Face an Outdated Police System
The rise of assaults on women in NYC is a growing concern, highlighted by numerous unprovoked attacks, brought to public attention through social media. [ more ]
NYC crime: NYPD reports big drops in street and transit felonies in April | amNewYork
Crime rates in the five boroughs of NYC decreased in April 2024, with notable reductions in major felonies, murder, transit crime, shootings, and gun seizures. [ more ]
Op-ed | A unified front: NYC public schools' courageous stand against hatred | amNewYork
NYCPS, led by Chancellor Banks, takes a stand against antisemitism and hate crimes while fostering a safe and inclusive educational environment. [ more ]
Op-ed | A unified front: NYC public schools' courageous stand against hatred | amNewYork
NYCPS, led by Chancellor Banks, takes a stand against antisemitism and hate crimes while fostering a safe and inclusive educational environment. [ more ]
Gun violence 'is always going to sit with me:' Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America
National Gun Violence Survivors Week highlights the impact of gun violence in America, including hate crimes and gun suicides.
Gun violence has a disproportionate effect on the LGBTQ+ community, with numerous homicides of transgender people and increasing firearm-related hate crimes. [ more ]
Gun violence 'is always going to sit with me:' Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America
National Gun Violence Survivors Week highlights the impact of gun violence in America, including hate crimes and gun suicides.
Gun violence has a disproportionate effect on the LGBTQ+ community, with numerous homicides of transgender people and increasing firearm-related hate crimes. [ more ]
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa slams government attacks on trans people
The UK government is using trans people as scapegoats for its failures, causing an increase in hate crimes and hostility towards marginalized communities. [ more ]
Patriots' third-round draft pick to have special announcers
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) will announce the New England Patriots' third-round draft pick, highlighting efforts to combat hate and promote unity. [ more ]
Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students
Hate crimes on school and college campuses have been increasing in recent years, accounting for 10% of all hate crimes documented in 2022.
Black and African American students were the most common victims of hate crimes at schools, followed by Jewish students and LGBTQ+ students.
The data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the United States, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community, and highlights the role of educational institutions in such incidents. [ more ]
Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students
Hate crimes on school and college campuses have been increasing in recent years, accounting for 10% of all hate crimes documented in 2022.
Black and African American students were the most common victims of hate crimes at schools, followed by Jewish students and LGBTQ+ students.
The data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the United States, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community, and highlights the role of educational institutions in such incidents. [ more ]
LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to have mental health issues, according to study
LGBTQ+ people in Australia are three times more likely to experience mental health issues compared to heterosexual and Cisgender individuals.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals alarming mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, with high rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. [ more ]
What goes up comes down: Most crimes tick down again in Brooklyn during second week of 2024 * Brooklyn Paper
Crime rates in Brooklyn largely declined again in the 28-day period from Dec. 18-Jan. 14, compared to the same time period last year.
Overall rates of major felonies decreased in both Brooklyn North and Brooklyn South, but there were increases in robbery, grand larceny auto, and felony assaults. [ more ]
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The US Department of Justice has opted to ask for capital punishment for Payton Gendron, 20, for federal hate crimes, according to a new court filing. [ more ]