Op-Ed: What To Say When Developers Claim Anti-Semitism To Shield Their Crimes
I put on my yarmulke today and explain why claiming anti-semitism by the Clovewood developers is just a smoke screen. One to disguise their criminal acts.
On Wednesday, April 3rd, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will hold two (virtual) public meetings concerning Keen Equities and their Clovewood development in South Blooming Grove.
The first public hearing will be held at 2pm, and you can sign-up here to participate.
The second public hearing will be held at 6pm, and you can sign-up here to participate.
At some point during the public hearings, I have no doubt, you will hear comments from Clovewood boosters that go something like this:
People who are opposed to this development are just anti-semitic / anti-Satmar.
They [Gentiles/Goyim] don’t want Jews in their town.
“Preservation” is a dog-whistle for anti-semitism.
Between now and April 3rd, I’m mostly focused on covering Keen Equities and Clovewood because of the looming DEC hearings.
We will resume our regular local news coverage on April 4th.