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Hate Crime at NYC LGBT Center
 Staff at the NYC LGBT Center arrived yesterday morning to find their rainbow pride flag, which usually flies outside the center, burnt and pinned to one of their poster display cases outside. Police were called and detectives from the hate crimes unit immediately became involved. It’s terrible that hate has struck a charitable center that does so much good. I hope that they can get to the bottom of this and at least find out why the crime was committed.
A statement was released via email:
Hello Center Supporters,
I am writing to tell you about a disturbing incident that happened at the Center. This morning our building staff arrived and discovered a burned rainbow flag hanging on one of the poster display cases outside our building. We called the NYPD, and they immediately dispatched detectives from the hate crimes unit and our local precinct. We also contacted the Anti-Violence Project, and the crime is currently under investigation.
We at the Center strive everyday to be a safe space for our community and a beacon of inclusion and hope for the entire city. It is sad that these incidents still happen in this day and age, but rest assured we will do everything in our power to make sure our community is safe. We have contacted our elected officials and are working closely with them to raise awareness in our community and to unite together against this hate-fueled action.
Most importantly, we will not stand for anyone who thinks they can come to the Center and try to intimidate us. Hate and intolerance against LGBT New Yorkers will not be accepted, and we as a community must stand strong and together in the face of these hateful incidents. We are asking anyone who has additional information about this crime to contact the police directly at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Thank you all for your continued support.
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Sincerely,
Glennda Testone
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