Crime & Safety
Coronavirus Graffiti Found On Wyckoff Chinese Restaurant
The Township Committee has condemned what they call "hateful" graffiti spray-painted onto the windows and property of New Gourmet Garden.
WYCKOFF, NJ — The Township Committee has condemned an "act of racism" after coronavirus graffiti was found on the New Gourmet Garden Chinese restaurant earlier today.
According to a Northjersey.com report, "coronavirus," "COVID-19" and "go home to China" were spray-painted on the exterior of the building and the sidewalk leading in front of the space, which is located in the Mayflower Shopping Center.
According to a letter from the township committee, the Wyckoff Police Department is conducting an investigation into the matter, and "will pursue convictions to the fullest extent."
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"This senseless act is our signal to stand strong against the violent hatred that fueled this attack," read the letter. "Our unity as a community is one of the most potent forces we have to protect Wyckoff."
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco responded to the graffiti on Monday in a Facebook post.
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According to the Northjersey.com report, AOA Cleaning Restoration, who removed the graffiti, will not charge for their services.
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