The alleged vandal, caught on camera, stole a Pride flag from Murphy's Bar in Astoria and threatened workers with anti-gay slurs after destroying the flag.
In broad daylight, the suspect not only desecrated an LGBTQIA+ flag but also engaged in a spree of harassment against bar workers through calls and messages saturated with anti-gay rhetoric.
The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Unit is actively investigating the incident, which has sparked outrage and calls for community support and vigilance against hate crimes.
Despite recent declines in hate crimes, incidents like the vandalism at Murphy's Bar highlight ongoing issues concerning LGBTQ+ safety and discrimination in New York.
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