This past week, we witnessed a troubling wave of escalating behaviors — hateful, disrespectful, bullying, and even violent — that reverberated here in our own community, across the nation, and around the world. For many of us, it was deeply unsettling. Most recently, we saw pogroms in Amsterdam, racist text messages throughout the region, attacks in Brooklyn, and open threats by white supremecists at protests right here in our own county. While these incidents may seem unrelated, I see them as interconnected. They represent the worst in people. They represent things that most Americans, and I believe most people, simply would not do, and would never condone. I also believe that these events still only represent a small segment of the population. The vast majority of us want to get along. I was reminded of this sense of unity when I had the honor of celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at the
As Americans, we can all take pride in another peaceful and successful round of free and fair elections. Our elections embody our voices and our commitment to building a stronger future together. Here in Westchester, we know our community thrives when we listen to each other and work towards shared goals, even amidst differences. Whether the candidates you supported won or lost, let's carry forward the spirit of democracy and continue working together for the benefit of our community. For news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below. Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District Veterans Day Celebration The New Rochelle Veterans Advisory Committee is hosting a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11th at 4PM at the Pelham Picture House. The event will include a move about Vietnam and special guest speakers.