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Triggering a hate-crime debate, An Imam and his Assistant were shot dead when they were walking along a street after prayers at a Mosque in New York.

Imam Maulama Akonjee (55) and his Assistant Thara Uddin (64) were shot in the head near al-Furqan Jame mosque on Saturday afternoon. Cops believe the suspect is having a medium complexion and he is yet to be arrested. They, however, were yet to confirm if this is a hate crime.

Akonjees Nephew Rahi Majid claims that the Imam wouldnt even hurt a fly.



People gathered at the crime scene to protest the brutal act. They raised slogans seeking justice and some of them even expressed concerns over their safety.

al-Furqan Jame mosque in the Ozone Park is where most of the Bangladeshi Muslims offer prayers.

I have always stated on my blog how I love to write. If I didnt, I probably would not have a blog. Yanno. However, my love for writing has been embedded in me since I was a child. As I was recently helping my mother move, I stumbled upon my very first masterpiece from when I was 6 years old. I am very excited to share it with you all! If you would like to purchase an autographed copy, please email me. 

... because the only thing that mattered to me were the acrobats because I was obsessed with gymnastics growing up. PS: I am the blonde. 

... Illustrating is my true gift in life.

... LOOK AT THAT LION! Also, I guess that is a carpet floating in the air. I mean I get it, that could happen.

... What? Didnt you know that acrobats sword fought... in a water?!

... The ringmaster has true style.

... I dreamt on my bed that looks like pubic hair and a slice of cheese. 

Had lunch with Michael Emerson at the Red Eye Grill, home of the "dancing shrimp." (Thats them dancing in the background.)

In Time Square there was a clock counting down to the finale.

Its blurry because I took it from the car as I was heading to the NY Times talk.

This is Matt.

Hes the video engineer for the New York Times talk and a grower of awesome beards.