Queens homeowner speaks out after Pride flag stolen
CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they were upset but not surprised, as the flag has been vandalized before.
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CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they were upset but not surprised, as the flag has been vandalized before.
Surveillance video shows two suspects rip down the flag and run off with it. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they are upset but not surprised, as this is the third time the Pride flag has been vandalized.
Surveillance video shows the incident Tuesday in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which is now under investigation as a hate crime.
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Police say a woman seen on video setting a Pride flag on fire outside a Manhattan restaurant has been arrested. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Police say the woman seen on video setting a Pride flag on fire outside a SoHo restaurant is now facing charges. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police say a Pride flag was intentionally set on fire outside a restaurant overnight in Manhattan. The incident is now under investigation as a potential hate crime. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police say someone intentionally set fire to a Pride flag hanging above the front entrance of a SoHo restaurant. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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