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WHITE PLAINS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS COMMENTS ON WHITE PLAINS DISTRICT REACTION TO YONKERS ANTI-SEMITIC BASKETBALL GAME ACTS

Posted on January 9, 2024 by John Bailey

White Plains School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca, wrote this statement to WPCNR on the antisemitic acts at the January 4 Roosevelt School Lefel School basketball game last week:

“We are aware of this unacceptable situation and our WPCSD team has predetermined measures that are to be followed should such a situation occur during one of our contests.

Section I and the WPCSD (as well as neighboring districts) take a strong stance against such behaviors, and we will not tolerate any such situations, nor will we allow our students to be part of a contest within which they occur.

If such a situation were to occur, it would be handled swiftly and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.”

The Code of Conduct for students in the White Plains Public Schools as of 2022, can be read here:

https://ny01000029.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/NY01000029/Centricity/Domain/635/CODEOFCONDUCTFINAL2022-%20ENGLISH.pdf

LATIMER STATEMENT ON YONKERS BASKETBALL INCIDENTS: ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR BY ANY PERSON, ANY EVENT ANYWHERE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN WESTCHESTER. PLANS CONDUCT FORUM FOR SECTION LEADERS, COACHES, PLAYERS PRIOR TO SECTION 1 TOURNAMENT. HERE’S WHAT HE SAID TODAY:

Posted on January 8, 2024 by John Bailey

COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER TO SPEAK ON YONKERS BASKETBALL ANTI-SEMITIC INCIDENTS TODAY AT 2 — EASTABLISH SECTION 1 LEADERS, COACHES, PLAYERS IN EDUCATION ROUND TABLE BEFORE SECTION 1 TOURNAMENT

Posted on January 8, 2024 by John Bailey

Latimer to address incident during today’s Westchester Weekly Briefing at 2pm.

Briefing can be seen live HERE.

In the wake of the troubling incident during Thursday night’s high school girls’ basketball game between The Leffell School and Roosevelt High School Early College Studies, Westchester County Executive George Latimer has invited Section 1 leaders, coaches and players to participate in an Education Round Table.

This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Westchester County Human Rights Commission and the Westchester County Youth Bureau, aims to facilitate open dialogue, promote understanding and provide education on how to engage with fellow players with respect and dignity.

Latimer said: “We believe in the power of sports to not only entertain but also to educate and inspire. By creating a dialogue, we hope to establish a platform for sharing knowledge and promoting the development of athletes both on and off the court.”

In addition, the County is organizing a training session for Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation staff working at the Westchester County Center during the Section 1 Tournament. This training is designed to ensure that all staff, patrons and players are treated with the utmost respect and dignity, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Latimer said: “Hate speech has no place in Westchester County and will not be tolerated. High school sports are meant for enjoyment, camaraderie and good sportsmanship. The recent incident goes against the spirit of fair play and unity that these games are intended to foster. I am now calling on all members of the community to come together and condemn such behavior, emphasizing that unity is paramount, especially in challenging times.”

Assemblywoman Shimsky of the 92nd Assembly District Statement: on Yonkers Basketball Game Anti-Semitic Acts Last Thursday. Calls for Board of Regents, City of Yonkers and Yonkers School District to Launch Investigations and an Immediate Response

Posted on January 8, 2024 by John Bailey

Assemblyperson MaryJane Shimsky Statement on Antisemitic Incident Against
The Leffell School’s Girls Varsity Basketball Team

The allegations of antisemitic acts made against members of The Leffell School’s girls varsity basketball team last Thursday are deeply disturbing.

I call on the New York State Board of Regents, the Yonkers school district, and the City of Yonkers to investigate the incident and its immediate response.

Should their investigations confirm what has been reported, I fully expect school authorities to take all appropriate actions to prevent such conduct in the future.

No less important, this is a timely reminder that we must never fail to educate students, school administrators, and the community at large about the evils of antisemitism and all forms of bigotry.

Acts of hate are very often fueled by ignorance, which is why it is especially troubling to see such a report coming from a school setting.

However, it also means that we are in a special position to work with these young people to address this issue at its root, promote greater mutual understanding, and banish hate from our communities.

I am very pleased to see that the two school administrations are working together and with their students to address this incident both swiftly and thoughtfully.

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To learn more:

Yonkers high school basketball coach, player dismissed after antisemitic incident at game (CNNWire/WABC-TV, 1/7/24)

Letter to Leffell School Community from Head of School Michael A. Kay, PhD (as posted to X by News12 Westchester, 1/6/24)

NY girls HS basketball game canceled after antisemitic slurs hurled at players (New York Post, 1/6/24)

Hartsdale Jewish school says its girls basketball team was subjected to antisemitic comments during game (News12 Westchester, 1/5/24)