Hate crimes against Asians in New York City go underreported, advocates say
Hate crimes in NYC
Hate attacks or other bias incidents are under-reported, officials and experts say. Older Asian Americans are less likely to report being victimized.
NEW YORK - Hate crimes against Asians in New York City are making headlines in recent weeks but city leaders fear many more hate crimes may be going under-reported. Many victims keep silent, especially Asian American senior citizens.
Salvation Army Major Soo Kim works with seniors at the Salvation Army in Hempstead, Long Island.
"It's hard for them to really describe their experience," Kim said. "They are fearful of how to communicate across in the arena unfamiliar to them."