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Antisemitic, Anti-Black Graffiti Found In Commack High School: Police
The school district is pursuing legal action. "In Commack we stand united against such malicious actions," the superintendent said.
COMMACK, NY — Antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti was found at Commack High School on Tuesday, Suffolk police said.
The graffiti was found on a stall in the boy’s bathroom etched and drawn in black marker, police said. Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives are looking to determine a possible connection to the graffiti found at the school on Nov. 6, which detectives are still investigating.
"The district is committed to utilizing all resources at our disposal and pursuing legal action to the fullest extent," Superintendent Jordan Cox said in a letter to the community obtained by Patch. "As we have seen events like these impact districts across Long Island, please trust that in Commack we stand united against such malicious actions and remain dedicated to fully addressing any incidents of hate that may arise in the future."
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Two swastikas were found drawn on a student's desk in Smithtown High School East, also on Tuesday, police said.
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