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Gay Man Brutally Stabbed in New York City, Police Search for Suspects

The crime is being investigated as a potential hate crime.

Brooklyn Dancer O'Shae Sibley Fatally Stabbed for Voguing at Gas Station

Police are investigating the murder as a possible hate crime.

Have You Seen Them? Wanted in NYC Antigay Attack

This man and two women are wanted in the attack on a mother and daughter mistaken for a lesbian couple at a New York City restaurant.

Pride Month flags vandalized near Stonewall National Monument: police

A preliminary investigation found an unidentified person had removed and destroyed 160 flags in the area around 8 p.m. Thursday, according to police.

NYPD Searches for Man Who Called Woman 'Dyke' and Broke Her Spine

The search is on for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman on the subway because he saw another woman kiss her on the cheek. 

Video Shows Man Burning Pride Flags Outside Harlem Gay Bar

The incident occurred just before Pride Month, and police are still searching for a suspect.

Transgender Woman Assaulted in Possible Hate Crime

The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force has been assigned to the case involving the assault on a transgender woman in an Astoria diner.

Search on for Man Who Attacked Subway Riders in Alleged Antigay Crime

The suspect in the incident punched two young men calling them homophobic slurs and punched a woman who tried to intervene. 

Antigay Hate Crime Caught on Camera Near New York's Penn Station

A man allegedly yelled a slur while punching a man in the head.

Man Arrested for Brick Attacks on Hell’s Kitchen Gay Bar

Police say tips from the community help nab the suspect.

Beyoncé Honors O’Shae Sibley, Gay Man Killed Voguing to Her Song

O'Shea Sibley and his friends were reportedly voguing to Beyoncé's music before he was stabbed to death.

Man Attacks 22-Year-Old on NYC Subway While Shouting Antigay Slurs

The suspect allegedly spat at the victim and pulled some of their hair out during the assault. 

Trans Dad Sues NYPD for Transphobic Mistreatment

Transphobia allegedly persists within the NYPD, as a black trans dad in Harlem sues the department for discrimination.

Video: NYC Gay Bar Vandalized Three Times in a Week

The bar's owner said police showed a shocking lack of interest in investigating the attacks, though.

New York Subway Passenger Stabbed by Man Yelling Antigay Slurs

The man was upset the victim's music was too loud when he allegedly stabbed him in what police say is a possible hate crime.

Police Search for Woman Who Torched a Pride Flag Outside NYC Restaurant

Authorities said that they are investigating the fire as a possible hate crime.

Brooklyn Trans Hate Crime Victim Going Home Brain-Injured

Kimy Hartman has an uphill climb ahead after suffering brain damage from a transphobic beating last month, and friends have set up a fundraiser to defray ongoing medical costs.

Police Seek 17-Year-Old Suspect in Dancer O’Shae Sibley's Stabbing Death

Friends remembered a talented artist and loving gay man.

NYC Activists Demand Action in Beating of Trans Woman

As police search for Kathy Sal’s attacker, transgender activists rallied to bring attention to violence against their community.

Gay Man Brutally Beaten by Stranger on Manhattan Street in Hate Crime

The stranger came up to the 21-year-old and yelled antigay slurs at him before assaulting him.