SEPTEMBER 18–PALESTINIAN FAMILY HARASSED IN YONKERS. COUNTY EXECUTIVE JENKINS DEFENDS THEM | THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS STANDS WITH PALESTINIAN AMERICAN FAMILY TARGETED IN YONKERS

“Harassing, intimidating or threatening your neighbors because you object to them peacefully displaying support for their Palestinian heritage is unacceptable. There is no place for that kind of behavior in Westchester County. All Americans, regardless of their heritage or background, have the right to free speech.

Just as we must stand against racism, antisemitism and hatred directed toward any community, we must also stand against hatred and discrimination directed toward Palestinians.

Palestinian Americans and Palestinian families who call Westchester home are part of the fabric of our County.

They are our neighbors, friends, colleagues and community members, and they deserve the same dignity, respect and sense of belonging as everyone who lives here.

We take concerns about intimidation and discrimination seriously, and we are committed to engaging the Westchester County Human Rights Commission to ensure these concerns are appropriately reviewed and addressed.