ICYMI: Local Officials Speak Out After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Syosset High School

In case you missed it, here's a story that appeared last week in Syosset Patch:

SYOSSET, NY - Several local officials have responded to the anti-Semitic graffiti found at Syosset High School over the weekend.

On Sunday morning, a school security officer discovered that the walls, doors and windows in the back of the school on 70 Southwoods Road, had been sprayed painted with anti-Semitic writings that included swastikas.

In addition, ‘MS13” and other profanities were found written in various colors of spray paint.

Following the incident, local school and town officials have released statements in response.

Superintendent Tom Rogers announced in a letter to the community that in addition to the police investigation, the school district will be conducting an internal investigation.

"We take all incidents seriously, but hate speech is especially pernicious," Rogers wrote in the letter. "It tears at the very fabric of a community – its unity; and at the heart of our families – their identity."

He also mentioned his recent speech during the Class of 2017 commencement in June where he "hailed Syosset’s wonderful diversity."

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