Four locations in Queens rang in the first night of the new year with firebombs. An Islamic center, a bodega, a home used for Hindu worship, and the home of an African-American Christian family had firebombs thrown at them. A fifth location in Nassau County, the home of a desi family, was also targeted with a firebomb. No people were hurt in the attacks, and the NYT mentions that in three of the attacks the bombs used Starbucks Frappucino bottles.
This morning New York religious and community leaders will hold a press conference to denounce the attacks at Imam Al-Khoei, the Islamic center targeted by one of the firebombs. The state’s governor and NYC’s mayor have both spoken out against the attacks.
CBS New York reports that police released a sketch and surveillance video of the suspect, and that the NYPD will pay a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward. NY1 notes: “Anyone with information on the attacks should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.”
Acts of violence are deplorable, especially those against places of worship
Dang–it looks like more black-on-desi violence!
“Black-on-Desi”? Many Desis consider themselves black-skinned, but not African, of course. Krishna, “Karnataka”, and more groups within India mean some variation of the word “black”. A more precise descriptor of these hate-crimes is that it’s religiously motivated against primarily Hindus and Muslims. The suspect remains at large, and he loves Starbucks.
PRDN,
In addition to what you wrote, I’d like to add that the Vedas describe a migration of Persians out of India rather than a migration of Indo-Europeans into India.
Another new year’s eve story. At a Walmart, one woman acted as a lookout while the other tased (yes, you read it right) a salwar kameez wearing 61-year-old.
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/230136/8/Police-search-for-woman-who-shocked-shopper
Why are people posting snide, racist comments on the Walmart story? I suppose they exchanged their shame for literacy! The victim is 61 years old. What is the world coming to?
Another link.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082662/Pakistani-woman-targeted-Walmart-shocked-stun-gun-strange-woman.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Do I have to have an account to post a story? Why do I have to have an account? Please allow anonymous posting of news stories.
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