Antisemitic, Racist Graffiti At Middle School Playground Probed

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — In a letter to families dated April 16, City School District of New Rochelle Superintendent Corey W. Reynolds said an act of racist and antisemitic vandalism involving students at a school playground is being investigated. “It is with great concern that I share with you today that our school district is investigating the discovery of anti-semitic and racially derogatory images and verbiage scratched onto a playground blacktop at Albert Leonard Middle School,” Reynolds wrote. “Our staff immediately erased the images, identified the students, and took appropriate action.” The superintendent added that the district “stands united in condemning any expression of hate toward any member or group of our community.” The school chief promised to address the incident “head-on, having the difficult conversations, and taking the necessary actions to reaffirm that we will not tolerate hate in our schools, in our community, or in our society.” The superintendent’s message to the community can be read in full below. The City School District of New Rochelle stands united in condemning any expression of hate toward any member or group of our community. It is with great concern that I share with you today that our school district is...