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Angel Mario, 43, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of criminal mischief – one as a hate crime – as well as making graffiti and aggravated harassment in connection to the April 19 act, authorities said.
Police said the man entered a building and defecated on a Pride flag.
The suspect allegedly made anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks and chased the victim while brandishing a wooden broomstick.
Police are investigating the attack on 58-year-old Jamal Sawaid as a possible bias attack.
NYPD top brass held their annual Passover security briefing on Wednesday, continuing a 50-year tradition of addressing public safety at synagogues and temples