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20 The Courier sun • october 3, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com POLS, SIKH COMMUNITY STAND AGAINST HATE BY MAGIE HAYES mhayes@queenscourier.com Just days after a Sikh professor at Columbia University was brutally attacked, the Sikh community and elected officials gathered in Richmond Hill to speak out against what is being investigated as a hate crime. Dr. Prabhjot Singh was walking through Harlem on Saturday, September 21, when more than a dozen attackers shouted slurs such as “Osama” and “terrorist” before grabbing Singh’s beard and beating him to the ground, according to Assemblymember David Weprin and published reports. He suffered a fractured jaw in the attack, a family friend said. “You are not suffering alone,” Weprin said outside the Sikh Cultural Society. “Hate crimes against any group of people are intolerable and preventable.” Weprin stood alongside Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio, Councilmember and public advocate candidate Letitia James, Councilmember Leroy Comrie, Councilmember Mark Weprin and the Richmond Hill Sikh community, who all condemned the crime against Singh. “We have to stand up each and every time there’s a biased attack,” de Blasio said. He added the city should use “aggressive policing” against violent, biased crimes as well as utilize “every tool” to make sure these attacks don’t happen again. He specifically noted educating youth in schools about different religions. Sona Rai, Singh’s friend and spokesperson, said Singh is out of the hospital and already back at work. He now wants to give his attackers an opportunity to ask about his faith and his connection to the community, Rai said. Rai, also a board member of the Sikh American The local community responded to an alleged hate crime against a Sikh American professor. Legal Defense and Education Fund, added that the overwhelming support in response to Singh’s incident has given him a “renewed sense” of how important his work is. THE COURIER/Photo by Maggie Hayes “The best way to deal with hate crimes in the city of New York is to come together,” James said. “We must respond forcefully as one community. Our differences are really are greatest strengths.” Will my children care about me; or for me? Unpaid family caregivers are often the backbone of the long term care workforce in the United States. Many adults in need of long term care depend on family and friends as their only source of help. Help guard what you’ve spent a lifetime building with long term care insurance protection from Genworth Life Insurance Company. For straight answers to your tough questions about long term care insurance, call me: Susan Malise Long Term Care Insurance Agent 516 481.0365 smalise@genworthltc.com Long term care insurance underwritten by Genworth Life Insurance Company, Richmond, VA. This is a solicitation of insurance. By responding, an insurance agent will contact you. Details about the cost, benefits, limitations and exclusions of these long term care insurance policies will be provided to you by a licensed agent. 48339 03/13/13 SAVE THE DATE 10.06.13 everythingkidsExpo 2013 everything for your family under one roof WHEN: October 6, 2013 TIME: 11am-4pm WHERE: AVIATOR SPORTS & EVENTS CENTER FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, 3159 FLATBUSH AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 COST: $5 (INCLUDES BOUNCE HOUSE RIDES FOR THE KIDS) KIDS UNDER 2 FREE The everything kids expo will showcase the latest & greatest products & services for everything parents need from babies to tweens. A day of demonstrations, information, shopping, hands-on-activities, entertainment and so much more. Goody Bags fi lled with fabulous items to anyone who pre-registers! Visit A DAY OF FUN FOR ALL! • FREE Giveaways & Raffle Prizes • FREE Parking • Shop for the latest at our vendor booths • Speak with representatives & experts from top businesses • Gymnastics demonstrations, Hip-Hop Class, Dance performances • Performer from the Big Apple Circus • Storytime with author and illustrator • FREE Hands-On Activities for children, face painting & spin art • Moms can enjoy mini-facials and mini-makeovers, girls FREE Manicures • Enjoy all that the Aviator has to offer (Ice skating, rock wall, & more, small fees may apply) PRESENTING SPONSORS: SPONSORED BY: Care when you need us.TM BrooklynSpectator.com/ kids-expo to register BrooklynSpectator.com *While Supplies Last WIN A TRIP TO CANCUN! *Airfare not included To Sponsor, Exhibit or attend Event please call 718.224.5863 ext. 201 or register at www.brooklynspectator.com/kids-expo


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