Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force

05/27/2026

Wishing you a joyous Eid al-Adha filled with gratitude, peace, and happiness. May this special occasion bring blessings to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

Town of Babylon - Government
Suffolk County Interfaith Anti Bias Task Force
Town of Smithtown Unity Council, formerly Anti-Bias Task Force
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Huntington Anti Bias Concert

05/01/2026

Sharing From Suffolk County Police Department

The Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force with the Suffolk County Police Department joined officials from the county, town, and Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office at the Islamic Center of Deer Park to meet with faith leaders and community members following recent hateful graffiti discovered in Deer Park.

Earlier this week, several stop signs were defaced at the intersections of Lawrence Road & Carto Circle, and Lawrence Road & Grand Blvd. Deputy Commissioner Belinda Groneman, Chief of Department William Doherty, and Commanding Officer of the Hate Crimes Unit Apryl Hargrove reassured attendees that these incidents are being actively investigated and are taken very seriously.

Hate crimes will not be tolerated in Suffolk County and the Town of Babylon - Government

05/01/2026

🚫✋ We stand united against hate! The recent anti-Islamic graffiti in Deer Park is unacceptable and a stark reminder that we must remain vigilant in our fight against discrimination and bigotry in all forms.

The Town of Babylon, alongside the Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force and the Suffolk County Hate Crimes Unit, is committed to ensuring that our community is a safe, inclusive space for everyone. We recognize the pain this incident has caused and are dedicated to working collaboratively with community members and the Mosque to address these issues head-on.

Together, we will reinforce the message that hate has no home here. Let’s come together as a community to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance for all. ✊❤️

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/deer-park-anti-islam-graffiti-jpe79pdw

Newsday

Someone scrawled the graffiti on stop signs near the Islamic Center of Deer Park.

05/01/2026

I am deeply disturbed by the reported anti-Muslim graffiti discovered in Deer Park. Acts like this are meant to intimidate, divide, and spread fear within our communities. There is no place for hate in Suffolk County.

As Dr. King reminded us, we are all tied in a single garment of destiny. What affects one community affects us all. When one of us is targeted because of faith, background, or identity, it is an attack on the very fabric of who we are.

Our Muslim neighbors are valued, respected, and essential members of our Suffolk County family. We stand in solidarity with them, not only in words, but in our actions.

We must recommit ourselves to doing the hard but necessary work of building what Dr. King called the Beloved Community—a place where dignity, justice, and respect are not aspirational, but lived realities. And we must do it the only way it has ever been done, together.

I commend the Suffolk County Police Department’s Hate Crime Unit for their swift response and urge anyone with information to come forward. We will not allow acts of division to define us. Instead, we will rise above them stronger, more united, and more committed to one another than ever before.

Hate has no home in Suffolk County. Not now. Not ever.

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/deer-park-anti-islam-graffiti-jpe79pdw

04/30/2026

STATEMENT FROM THE TOWN BOARD: "We will not tolerate this hate and intolerance in our town. The defacement on these stop signs has been removed, and we will continue working with our law enforcement partners to hold those responsible accountable. We will not tolerate Islamophobia in any form. Our community is stronger because of its diversity, and we stand united in rejecting hatred and division."

If residents spot additional defaced signs, please report them to 311 so they can be removed ASAP.

Someone scrawled the graffiti on stop signs near the Islamic Center of Deer Park.

04/18/2026

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03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at the Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force!

On this meaningful day, we extend our heartfelt wishes for joy, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. May your homes overflow with happiness, and may your endeavors thrive with strength and success.

We are truly grateful for your trust in the Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force for your building material needs, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in turning dreams into reality.

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

✨ Happy Holi from the Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force! ✨

Today, we celebrate the vibrant festival of colors, love, and togetherness that Holi represents. This beautiful occasion reminds us of the importance of unity, diversity, and breaking down barriers.

Let us embrace the spirit of Holi by spreading joy and inclusiveness in our community. May the colors of happiness and harmony brighten your day!

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful celebration! 💖💚💛💙💜