Governor Andrew Cuomo launched a toll-free hotline Nov. 15 for New Yorkers to report incidents of bias and discrimination across the state. Anyone with information about any such incidents can call (888) 392-3644 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cuomo's press release says there has been, "an uptick in recent reports of discrimination, bias-motivated threats, harassment and violence," with investigations into alleged hate crimes in Wellsville and Livingston County, NY, and racist graffiti left at several colleges and universities in the state. “We will continue to work with our local partners to investigate all incidents of reported bias, and ensure that New Yorkers feel safe and protected. Any acts of discrimination or intimidation will be met with the full force of the law,” Cuomo said in a press release. The number, again, is (888) 392-3644 to call to report incidents of bias and discrimination.