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Thursday, March 21, 2013  A government study finds that despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen as more victims of violent attacks express doubts that police can or will help.

Monday, May 07, 2012  A year after New York lawmakers legalized gay marriage, the next civil rights debate in Albany takes on discrimination against transgender New Yorkers.

Friday, May 20, 2011  UPDATE: Man who know suspects speaks to CNYcentral. Racial incidents increasing in New York State

Sunday, October 10, 2010  At the hearing, Assistant District Attorney Theresa Gottlieb said that during the Oct. 3 attack each victim was asked before being beaten, "Is it true that you're a fag?"

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  CNY Central has learned the mayor of Oneida has directed Police Chief David Meeker to consult with the Madison County District Attorney to determine whether people should be charged with hate crimes in connection with fights that also involve racial slurs.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  UPDATE: A Syracuse man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a transgendered woman in Onondaga County's first hate crime.

Friday, July 17, 2009  12:00 PM UPDATE: Dwight DeLee, who was accused of a hate crime in the murder of Lateisha Green, has been found guilty in Onondaga County Court.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009  UPDATE: The judge in the Dwight DeLee hate crime murder trial has said that threats against witnesses must stop immediately.

Monday, July 13, 2009  Jury selection wrapped up Monday in the first ever hate crime involving a transgender person in Onondaga County.

Monday, July 13, 2009  The family of a slain transgendered woman is joining with gay rights groups urging lawmakers to add transgendered people to the state's hate crime law.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  Onondaga County Court Judge William Walsh upheld the constitutionality of the New York hate crimes law in a case involving the murder of Latiesha Green.

Monday, April 06, 2009 

Friday, April 03, 2009  A grand jury indicted Dwight DeLee on three counts, second-degree murder charge as a hate crime, second-degree murder not as a hate crime and a weapons possession.

Friday, April 03, 2009  A Syracuse man was indicted by an Onondaga County Grand Jury Friday on second degree murder and hate crime charges.

Thursday, November 20, 2008  It is an hour long service, including personal reflections and shared poetry.