DiNapoli will audit hate crimes

By • Dec 6, 2013

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will audit the state's hate crime data collection.
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New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says he will audit the state's reporting of hate crime laws.  The audit comes at the request of a New York City elected official but could affect Suffolk County.

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