
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.
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