Teen Torched Flags on 74th Street in Bay Ridge
Around 12:00 pm today, the news announced that two flags were burned outside a home on 74th Street and Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge on Thursday around 6:30 pm. (Source and more info)
One flag was a Ukrainian Flag and one was a Pride flag. This is the second time a Pride flag was put on fire in Bay Ridge. (Info)
This happened four days ago! Not one politician told the community last week or over the weekend. No local papers carried the story – not even today when it was shared on social media.
The NYPD is investing this as a hate crime.
If you know the teen in the photo call: NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or tell me and I will share the info.
UPDATE: Councilman Brannan repeated the news late this afternoon. I’m surprised he didn’t let the LGBT Community know – this is very alarming to them and the hate makes many people fearful.
Hugs,
marlene
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