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Stonewall National Monument's Pride Flags Vandalized Again During Pride Month

Over 150 rainbow flags were destroyed at the historic site, marking the second consecutive year of such attacks.

  • The vandalism occurred between Thursday evening and Friday morning at Christopher Park in New York's West Village.
  • Authorities are investigating but have not made any arrests yet.
  • City and state officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and Attorney General Letitia James, condemned the act.
  • This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on Pride symbols across the country.
  • The Stonewall National Monument was designated in 2016 to honor the LGBTQ civil rights movement.
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