Four suspects from Dover, New York are under arrest for a robbery and hate crime after allegedly stealing jewelry and targeting victims based on their race.
A series of coordinated press conferences were held across the state Wednesday, with events held in Albany, Broome, Ontario, Oneida, and Niagra Counties.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says state police are increasing patrols around an upstate New York Muslim community named Islamberg that was targeted for attack "out of an abundance of caution."
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's law enforcement corps have received additional training to combat hate crimes in light of recent threats made against Jewish communities across the country.