Town of Babylon employee posts online attack toward LI graduate

<p>Video of Lindenhurst High School class of 2017 salutatorian Yasmin Zohny was shared on the school's Facebook page yesterday.</p>

News 12 Staff

Jun 23, 2017, 11:38 AM

Updated 2,497 days ago

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There is outrage this morning over a Town of Babylon employee's online attack towards a young Long Islander.
Video of Lindenhurst High School class of 2017 salutatorian Yasmin Zohny was shared on the school's Facebook page yesterday.
That is when user Andrew Vita posted a vile hate speech toward Zohny, who is Muslim. Vita is a Babylon Public Works employee.
Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer then posted on Facebook to condemn the hate-filled posts.
Schaffer says Vita will face punishment, including sensitivity training.
Meanwhile, Schaffer offered Zohny a paid internship with the town.


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