It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with all of you. Over the past 24 hours, there was a string of vandalism carried out on public buildings and houses of worship in Yorktown. Below is the official statement from the town and the Police.
I have already reached out to our good friends at the First Presbyterian Church and at St. Patrick’s, letting them know that we are with them as well as offering our assistance with whatever they might need. Further, I shared with them that “an attack on them was an attack on all of us.”
I also wanted you to know that both the Chief of Police and the Town Supervisor have directly reached out to us. Not only will there be more frequent patrols but we will continue our strong communications throughout this challenging time.
Feel free to share the press release with others so we all can be vigilant in standing up against the hatred that seems so prevalent at this time.
As I taught this morning, our ancestors instructed ages ago, “In a place where no one is acting righteously, it is incumbent upon us to act righteously.” Let us move forward with righteousness, especially in the face of such hatred.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Robbie
FROM THE DESK OF YORKTOWN SUPERVISOR MATT SLATER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2019 CONTACT: Matt Slater, (914) 306-0204 YORKTOWN TAKES ACTION IN RESPONSE TO STRING OF VANDALISM
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY – Authorities in Yorktown were alerted to a string of vandalism which occurred in early morning hours of January 4th on both town and private property.
Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and Police Chief Robert Noble released the following joint statement:
"Earlier this morning, a number of acts of vandalism were discovered on Town Property. Four glass doors were shattered at the Yorktown Stage, a menorah was toppled at Veterans’ Field and multiple windows were broken at the John C. Hart Memorial Library. In addition, windows at the First Presbyterian Church and the St. Patrick's Old Stone Church were also destroyed. As soon as these criminal acts were discovered town government took immediate action.
The Yorktown Police opened an investigation and are currently collecting evidence and reviewing video of the immediate and surrounding areas. At this point, the incidents appear linked. Town personnel are repairing the damaged town facilities.
The Town of Yorktown wholeheartedly condemns these hateful and disrespectful acts. We will attempt to identify and hold accountable those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.
Destructive acts such as these have no place in Yorktown. They have no place in any community. We ask that our community assist our police department by sharing any information that may be helpful in the apprehension of those responsible for these crimes. If you have any relevant information, please contact the Yorktown Police Department by phone at 914-962-4141 or by email info@yorktownpd.org.
The town is monitoring its other public facilities and the Yorktown Police will maintain an increased presence."
