Mayor Eric Adams warned against “pervasive” and “normalized” hate infecting the Big Apple at a community summit held Tuesday to combat hate crimes — which soared a disturbing 68% last month.
“You’re seeing the level of hatred that I would never have witnessed in my lifetime,” Hizzoner told a packed room at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
“It’s time for us to pause for a moment and have a true reflection on where we’re going and what does the future look like. Hate has become so pervasive and comfortable and we have normalized hate,” Adams added.
Almost 50 New Yorkers in attendance at the Mayor’s home listened to stories of those who have been victims of hate crimes in the past year and discussed how best to address the scourge gripping New York City.
Hate crimes surged a whopping 68% in June, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD. Of the 62 hate crimes for that month, more than half targeted Jews, the police stats show.
The eight speakers at the summit — who were not connected to the government — represented the black community, the Asian community, the Jewish community, the Muslim community and the LGBTQ community.
Some government officials were also in attendance.
Civil Rights Lawyer Norman Siegel, who organized the event, told The Post attendees would not be leaving without an “action plan” — which would involve rolling out town hall meetings across the five boroughs conducted by NYC and NYS Human Rights Commissions along with civil rights groups.
“The premise is that you have to speak up in opposition to hate and hate violence, otherwise, the silence can be interpreted…
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