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Village of Fishkill mayor condemns anti‑Semitic social‑media post after popular block party
Summary
Mayor Martin thanked volunteers for the Memorial Day parade and block party, and read a statement condemning an unacceptable social‑media post tied to the event, saying the village and the mayor 'do not condone acts of hate, prejudice, anti‑Semitism, or racism.'
Mayor Martin opened the meeting by thanking volunteers and community groups for a well‑attended Memorial Day parade and a successful block party, then read a formal statement condemning an offensive social‑media post tied to the celebration.
“The village of Fishkill and I as mayor do not condone acts of hate, prejudice, anti‑Semitism, or racism,” Mayor Martin said, apologizing to residents upset by the posting and saying the village would not accept such conduct.
The mayor named Father Robert Repenning as the parade speaker and thanked the Fishkill Police Cadets, the Village of Fishkill PBA, the activities committee and volunteers including Julie Span, Anthony and Trustee Rice for help with setup. She said the event drew “a few thousand people” and had broad community spirit, and that the incident was an isolated blemish on an otherwise positive event.
Mayor Martin reiterated the village’s commitment to inclusion and said leaders would continue to speak out against hatred and support community safety and respect. No formal disciplinary or legal steps were announced during the meeting.
