Yonkers High School Coach and Player Dismissed Following Antisemitic Incident

Yonkers Public Schools and city officials issue apology and pledge to implement further counseling and training to prevent future incidents.

During a high school basketball game in Yonkers, New York, players from Roosevelt High School allegedly used antisemitic slurs against their opponents from the Leffell School, a private Jewish school.
The incident led to the dismissal of the Roosevelt High School coach and one player from the team.
Yonkers Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Luis Rodriquez and city Mayor Mike Spano issued a joint statement condemning the incident and apologizing to the Leffell School community.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with potential for further disciplinary action.
Following the incident, Yonkers Public Schools plans to administer further counseling and guided training sessions to prevent such incidents in the future.