A Queens lawmaker wants Gov. Kathy Hochul to give groups that are targeted in hate crimes free taxi rides and walking buddies trained in martial arts, according to a letter sent Wednesday.
“This is a disaster of unequivocal proportions that must be met with the total mobilization of law enforcement and social service funds and resources from the Government,” Kim wrote.
“Volunteers in these initiatives would accompany and escort individuals requesting the service on foot travel, such as walking to and from the subway. The intent of the Security Companion Service is for the state and city governments to intervene and expand these initiatives across the entire city.”
Asian Americans accounted for 25 percent of the total number of biased attacks reported in 2021, but Hispanics were just 1 percent of the total with only eight hate crimes reported against them, data show. to the NYPD, accounted for 38 percent of the total hate crimes reported in 2021. But there was only a 54 percent year-over-year increase, which would make them ineligible for Kim’s program.
“One example would be ensuring that hate crime perpetrators are not released immediately to strike again, given that they are more likely to be repeat offenders.”
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