Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to expand New York's hate crime laws
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted.
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Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted.
The person is wanted for making an anti-Asian remark before pulling a woman down by her hair and punching her. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Police said the suspect spit at, pushed and kicked two Asian Americans getting into an Uber in Midtown Manhattan.
Police said the man spit at, pushed and kicked a man and woman getting into an Uber on West 32nd Street.
A group of residents in Brooklyn is working to improve safety and quality of life.
They are accused of yelling slurs at a woman and her son before attacking them. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The incident happened in late 2021, and the 61-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries months later. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
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Madeline Barker allegedly made anti-Asian statements and used pepper spray on four women in Chelsea.
The incident happened on April 24. One New Yorkers said the attacks feel frequent, leaving the Asian community on edge.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the disturbing video that shows the attack.
Members of the Asian community have increasingly been victimized in hate crimes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Anger and frustration was apparent Tuesday following an alleged hate crime that was captured on camera.
