The top elected official in the village of Nyack, in southern Rockland County, has been criticized for ripping down posters of Hamas hostages.
Below is a statement from NYS Senator Bill Weber of Rockland, regarding the incident:
“I am extremely troubled by the reported recent egregious actions of Andy Stewart, the Village Administrator of Nyack, and former three-term Orangetown Supervisor.
A national Jewish organization, Stop Antisemitism, has published a photo of Mr. Stewart, with a pile of signs he tore down of civilian hostages, some of whom are American, taken by Hamas on October 7th.
This disturbing behavior goes against the principles of tolerance, respect, and empathy that we, as a society, should uphold.
Similar activity has taken place in other locations across the United States. It is especially disturbing to see it taking place here in Rockland County.
I am calling for a thorough investigation into this documented incident and consequences for these actions.”
