\u201cI was appalled and sickened to learn of last weeks anti-LGBT hate crime in Carroll Gardens, said City Council Speaker Quinn. \u201cNew York City\u2019s greatest strength is our diversity. All New Yorkers should be free to walk our streets without fear of being attacked for who they are or who they are perceived to be.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim of last weeks attack was simply walking on the street when he was beaten by a group of men while being called anti-gay epithets. This is outrageous and unacceptable. We thank the NYPD for their swift response to this case, and urge the alleged perpetrators to turn themselves in immediately. They and any other bigots need to know that the NYPD responds in full force to any and all hate crimes.\u201d<\/p>\n
City Council Member Brad Lander said, \u201cCarroll Gardens is a diverse community. We have no room for hate in our community. We embrace every race, religion and sexual orientation. We will not tolerate hate and violence in Carroll Gardens or anywhere else in New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cI was appalled and sickened to learn of last weeks anti-LGBT hate crime in Carroll Gardens, said City Council Speaker Quinn. \u201cNew York City\u2019s greatest strength is our diversity. All New Yorkers should be free to walk our streets without fear of being attacked for who they are or who they are perceived to be.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim of last weeks attack was simply walking on the street when he was beaten by a group of men while being called anti-gay epithets.<\/p>\n
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