DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years

DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years

By The Office of the New York State Comptroller | Editorial Credit: myboys.me 1,089 Reported Hate Crimes Across State in 2023, Up 69% Since 2019 New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual […]

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Discusses Gun Control on PBS NewsHour

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Discusses Gun Control on PBS NewsHour

Photo Courtesy: PBS News Hour When the Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry law in 2022, DA Gonzalez, like many law enforcement officials, was worried about the impact the decision could have on public safety — and redoubled his office’s efforts to keep our communities safe. Two years after that watershed ruling, known […]