Peter Domenichello, 55, made anti-Arab comments at two men in the parking lot of Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove on May 4 before driving his car at one of the men.
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The victim was able to evade being struck and entered his car. Domenichello then drove at the victim's car but didn't hit it, according to police.
Domenichello also made anti-Arab remarks to several other people while in the Plaza moments before the incident.
The Hate Crime Unit detectives arrested Domenichello after conducting an investigation.
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Domenichello was charged with reckless endangerment as a hate crime, which is a felony under New York State law.
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