New York City announces program to re-examine unsolved cases targeting LGBTQ+ community

NEW YORK -- New York City says it's working to better solve crimes targeting the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new program to re-examine unsolved cases, especially homicides.

This comes after two murders in Hell's Kitchen, where the victims were drugged and killed after leaving gay bars.

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Police believe other victims were targeted and robbed.

The mayor says he hopes the program will help the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe, especially during Pride Month.

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