Brooklyn's District Attorney Weighs In On New York City's Response To Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

A demonstrator at a rally "Love Our Communities: Build Collective Power" to raise awareness of anti-Asian violence in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Anti-Asian bias and hate crimes are on the rise throughout the country and in New York City - everything from cursing and shoving, to harassment and violent attacks, including murder. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says he created a dedicated hate crimes unit in his office two years ago to investigate these types of attacks, and he's also working with community groups to encourage people to report bias incidents. But he says more needs to be done. 

Click "Listen" in the player above to hear his full conversation with WNYC's Sean Carlson.