GOSHEN – Local law enforcement leaders from across the Mid-Hudson and Catskills met in Goshen on Thursday ahead of the migration of summer residents to the region predominantly from the greater New York City area.
The session was called by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler to reiterate his commitment to tackling anti-Semitism and other biased crimes in the area.
He told the community and religious leaders that he is committed to tackling biased crimes and he said, “they will not be tolerated in this county.”
The gathering included leaders of law enforcement agencies including the FBI, State Police, county sheriff’s offices, and local police agencies from Liberty, Fallsburg, Monticello, Monroe, Goshen, Woodbury, Ramapo, Spring Valley and others.
Also attending were Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty, emergency management commissioners from Orange and Sullivan counties, Sullivan Sheriff Michael Schiff and the Ulster County undersheriff.
They all emphasized the significance of summer camps and events to the community, pledging to work towards providing a positive experience for children and families.
Leaders of the summer community were reminded to emphasize road construction and increased traffic and the need to walk carefully along rural, unlit roads.
Community leader Rabbi Bernard Freilich and law enforcement chaplain Rabbi Abe Friedman highlighted positive relationships between law enforcement agencies and the community.
The sentiment was echoed by Abraham Rosenberg of the Sullivan County JCC, and Chaverim Rockland County Yossi Margerattin organizations that work closely collaborating with county officials.
