MISSION STATEMENT
Intolerance and prejudice against persons because of their race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, religion or sexual orientation tears at the fabric of a democratic and pluralistic society. Acts of violence based on such bias further alienate individuals and groups and serve to rob us of the crucial sense of security we all require in order to live, work, and play or pray in our communities. In consideration of the destructive effects of prejudice and racism in our communities and in order to address this ongoing problem, the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force has been created.
The Task Force is a non-partisan group comprised of concerned citizens, government officials, representatives of law enforcement, education, and clergy all of whom work together to address the issue of prejudice.
Spanish - Anti Bias Brochure
Anti-Bias Task Force Membership Application
October 2017 Media Release
Hate Crime Defined
Anti-Bias Hotline (631)727-3200 Ext 303
email: abtf@townofriverheadny.gov
MEMBERS
James Wooten, Councilman Board Liaison
David J. Hegermiller, Police Chief Police Department Liaison
Connie Lassandro Chairperson
Noreen LeCann Vice-chairperson
Michele Lynch Secretary/Treasurer
Marjorie Acevedo
Elizabeth Bertsch
Cindy Clifford
Angela Devito
Elizabeth Flood Keller
Laura Goode
Vivian Hobson
Andrea Hyndman
Rev. Dr. Enrique Lebron
Sarah Mayo
Stephen T. Palmer
Roberto Ramos
Riverhead High School Council for Unity (two representatives on rotating basis)
Sister Margaret Smyth
Ethel Sussman
Lawrence Street
Jacqueline Tapley
Marilyn Banks-Winter
Rev. Janet Wright
MEETING DATES:
Meetings are at 5:30, every 3rd Monday of the month at the Senior Center, 60 Shade Tree Lane,
Aquebogue