Immigrants On Staten Island Fearful In Wake Of Bias Attacks

According to the New York City Police Department, the tenth known violent attack against Mexicans in the borough since April occurred on Saturday night. Around 8:30 p.m., a Mexican man walking home from work was approached by two white men shouting anti-Mexican slurs near 281 Brielle Avenue. The immigrant was then beaten with a baseball bat.

"He received 12 stitches in his face as a result of that baseball bat attack," said immigrant advocate Terry Troia.

Also on Friday near Faber Park, a Mexican man was beaten by five black men who yelled anti-Hispanic slurs during the incident.

"I don't remember anything, just being at the hospital," said the victim, who did not want to show his face or release his name. "But I didn't feel anything before that. I fainted while they were hitting me."

Six people have been arrested in connection with past incidents.

Most of the incidents occurred in North Shore communities like Port Richmond, as well as Mariners Harbor and Sea View.

There was also one alleged hate crime against a gay couple in Stapleton.

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