#WeAreAlwaysNewYork

Mayor de Blasio says that hate crimes and hate speech will not be tolerated in New York.

Hate speech and hate crimes have no place in NYCHA

As of mid-December, 900 instances of hate speech have been reported to police across the country, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Mayor de Blasio said in an historic speech on November 21 that New York City has a “special obligation” to set an example for the rest of the country when it comes to tolerating and embracing differences: “We have a chance to show the people of our nation a way forward. There’s eight and a half million of us. We have a thriving economy, so much opportunity. We don’t live in perfect harmony, but we’ve learned how to live and let live.”

Several NYCHA buildings were recently defaced with derogatory symbols. The Authority stands united with residents and other New Yorkers in saying that these acts of hate have no place in our community. These incidents are being aggressively investigated by the NYPD with the full and complete support of NYCHA. Anyone with information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact the NYPD at 1-800-577-TIPS.

If you or someone you know is the victim of a hate crime, contact 911 immediately. If you have questions about hate crimes, contact the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force at 646-610-5267 and the District Attorney’s Hate Crime Hotline at 212-335-3100. If you notice a safety issue—broken locks, lighting that isn’t working, elevator problems—speak directly to property management and report the issue with the MyNYCHA app or to the CCC.