Statement from County Executive & Human Rights Commissioner On Swastika Found In Local School

Bias, Hate and Discrimination Have No Place in Rockland County

Statement from County Executive Ed Day:

"I am appalled and angered by this abhorrent vandalism once again surfacing in our beautiful County. Words matter and hateful language such as this is an insult to the people of Rockland. Any act of hate is an insult to our entire County and will not be tolerated and I am confident school officials will get to the bottom of whoever is responsible."

Statement from Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe:

"We condemn antisemitism or any act or attack that targets an individual or group because of who they are, what they look like, or how they identify. While these incidents do not always violate the law, they should always be reported for investigation."

Residents should continue to call 911 in an emergency but Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe ask residents to speak up and report if they have been the victim of or have witnessed a hate crime, bias, or hate incident.

Hate or bias incidents can be reported to the Rockland County Commission on Human Rights for investigation by calling 845-364-3886

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