Presiding Officer Yatauro: "Hate Related Violence Must End"

Nassau County Legislature’s Presiding Officer Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove) joined a group of fellow legislators, civic leaders, members of the clergy, representatives from community groups and concerned residents in Roosevelt recently to decry racial violence on Long Island. The gathering was held across the street from the deli where a black man was beaten last week allegedly by a group of Hispanic men shouting racial slurs. Legislator Yatauro said she is committed to working with community leaders to find a solution that will end hate related violence once and for all.

“Racial violence must end on Long Island,” she said. “As a parent as well as a lawmaker I believe we must teach each other, especially our children, that violence is never acceptable. We should talk about our differences. After all, we all live here together.”

Legislator Yatauro encouraged everyone to attend an upcoming forum at the Tabernacle of Joy Church, 1070 Brookside Ave. in Uniondale on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. It will include a panel discussion and all are welcome.

Pictured in Roosevelt are: Nassau County Legislator Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove), Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead at podium), Bishop J. Raymond Mackey of HEVN (Help End Violence Now), Rev. Reggie Tuggle, and Rev. Craig Wright pastor of the Calvary AME Church in Glen Cove.