New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) Saturday condemned an apparent act of anti-LGBT sentiment after two gay pride flags were burned Friday night outside of a Harlem bar.

The governor tweeted Saturday afternoon that he was "disgusted" by the "repugnant" flag-burnings, which occurred just before the start of Pride month.

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"I am disgusted by the burning of a Pride flag outside an LGBTQ bar in Harlem early yesterday morning," Cuomo said in a statement.

"Rather than divide New Yorkers, this despicable act will only strengthen our commitment to tolerance, equality and justice for every individual," the governor added.

I am disgusted by the burning of a Pride flag outside an LGBTQ bar in Harlem early yesterday morning.



There is no place for hate in New York. ​I am directing the @NYSPolice Hate Crimes Task Force to provide NYPD with any resources needed to investigate this repugnant incident. pic.twitter.com/6MgkxmnHCk — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 1, 2019

The New York Post reported Saturday that the arsonist remained at large, and that the fires were extinguished by rain before police arrived. The flags targeted by the arsonist were apparently set up by owners of the Alibi Lounge, a gay bar located on West 139th Street in New York's Harlem neighborhood.

"Some asshole set our rainbow flags on fire! It's a hate crime!" the bar's owners tweeted Friday night, along with pictures of the ruined flags.

"We are not scared nor intimidated! Happy Pride everyone!" Alibi's owners added in a second tweet.