Yorktown Teen Arrested for Hateful Graffiti – Halston Media Story Features Quote from HHREC Executive Director

Racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic vandalism was found at skate park and track. By Miranda Ferrante Published May 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—The Yorktown Police Department made an arrest Thursday in connection with a series of vandalism incidents—including anti-Semitic, racist, homophobic, and obscene graffiti—discovered on Mother’s Day at two public sites: Patriot Skate Park behind Town Hall and the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field on Veterans Road. The graffiti was reported by residents on Mother’s Day and included hate speech at the skate park and profane images and words at the track.  

“It’s our belief that oftentimes young people commit such acts of ignorance, not out of malice,” Millie Jasper, the center’s executive director, said. “Our job is to educate.” Read the full story at  https://news.halstonmedia.com/sections/police-and-fire/articles/yorktown-teen-arrested-for-hateful-graffiti