UPDATE:
Rockville Centre, NY Mayor and Board of Trustees released this statement on 4-11-22:
We are deeply disturbed by the comments made by a Rockville Centre, NY, resident at the village meeting on 4/4/22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiWZkFcoMYA). Her comments were overtly antisemitic and deeply offensive, because she singled out Jews. While there are legitimate concerns about noise, traffic, and proper ordinances when it comes to creating houses of worship in residential areas, there is no reason to single out Jews. It is also concerning that no one, not the Mayor nor any trustee, questioned her comments as directed only against Jews, but instead said it will be looked into. We appreciate the statement released by the Village on 4-11 about inclusivity. However, it falls short of condemning these hurtful and antisemitic comments. We hope the Village will live up to its convictions of tolerance and create an environment that is safe and welcoming for all people.
For more information: https://5townscentral.com/2022/04/10/rockville-center-boards-meeting-goes-viral-exec-blakemen-responds-see-video/
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