I am again directing the Hate Crimes Unit to assist NYPD with its investigation and hold those responsible accountable to the fullest extent of the law. This act of hate is repugnant to our values of equality and inclusion. Andrew Cuomo called the incident a “repugnant” act of hate, and offered the help of the New York State police and the NYPD Hate Crimes unit. He added, “I simply cannot grasp that it happened again.” Call 800-577-TIPS /38HIYFLqa6Īlexi Minko, the lounge’s owner, spoke with CBS about this latest incident, describing the situation as “surreal” and saying, “After the success of Pride this year, someone decides that we’re going to burn the symbol of Pride,” Alexi Minko said.
WANTED!! Hate Crime Task Force is looking for information on the person in the video who lit PRIDE Flags on FIRE.
