ICYMI: Anti-Bias Project Launched In Town Of Huntington

HUNTINGTON, NY — A new project, titled "Hate Has No Place in Huntington," was launched by the Town. It will aim to promote unity and highlight the inclusive nature of the Huntington community. Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, members of the Town Board and Town officials were joined by the Town's Anti-Bias Task Force, Vision Long Island, Suffolk police, representatives from local business, and community volunteers on Friday at Heckscher Park.

Vision Long Island produced a collection of signage for Town of Huntington businesses to display, spreading messages of tolerance and inclusiveness with headlines such as, "Hate Has No Business in Huntington" and "All Are Welcome Here" in multiple languages.

The Anti-Bias Task Force collected donations from the community for the production of lawn signs, available to residents free of charge, displaying the message, "Hate Has No Home in the Town of Huntington."

"Huntington prides itself on being a step ahead of other communities in business, our relationship with law enforcement, education, creativity, culture and inclusiveness – Huntington really is a slice of everything America is and should be," Lupinacci stated. "Make no mistake about it, hate has no place in Huntington and we are grateful for the generosity of Vision Long Island, our youth volunteers and generous contributors who love their Town and are helping us spread this message of inclusiveness and unity. Participants will help remind Huntingtonians and anyone willing to listen that we cannot survive as a divided community, state or nation."

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