'This act of hate is repugnant to our values of equality and inclusion, and we will not stand by and allow these cowardly acts to continue in New York. Title 4, US Code, USC section 8, subsection k. Make burning our nations flag in public, or desecrationa of any kind a felony. 'I am appalled by the burning of yet another pride flag outside an LGBTQ bar in Harlem,' he said. Yes, when you burn the flag, you attempt to burn the memories of these men who perished abroad This should not be allowed, as a public display in protest. Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in the investigation. 'I'm relieved to know that the person who burned the flag twice and appeared to be the same individual has been arrested and that hopefully it means we can move forward,' said the owner of the bar, Alex Minko.
Police were reviewing surveillance video and said a tip led them to the suspect arrested in the case.Īuthorities say 20-year-old Tyresse Singleton is charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief as a hate crime and two counts of fifth-degree arson. The bar's owner told Eyewitness News no one saw the incident happen.
