Sea Cliff residents, elected officials and local clergy joined Mayor Bruce Kennedy in speaking out against ongoing vandalism around the village on Monday. The mass denoucement took place at St. Boniface Church, one of the tagets of defacement.

Graffiti posted on a number of buildings in Sea Cliff has included swastikas, the numbers "420," "White Knight" and the letters "WK."

"In my belief, I don't think we're under attack by white supremacists or Neo-Nazis," said Mayor Kennedy. "I think this is the work of confused, troubled youths looking to shock and upset Sea Cliff residents."

Attendees included Senator Carl Marcellino, Glen Cove Mayor Ralph Suozzi, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Assemblyman Charles Lavine.

"We're all in this together. As Americans, we're all supposed to watch out for each other," said Lavine. "I think you see that here by a good turnout, even on such short notice."

Commanding Officer 2nd Lt. Gary Shapiro, Nassau Police's Bias Crimes Coordinator, is leading the investigation, acording to Kennedy. He added that Nassau detectives are actively pursuing the perpetrators.

The most recent act of vandalism occurred on Jan. 8, when a Glen Cove Avenue resident discovered a swastika drawn in black marker on a panel of her garage door. The symbol was approximately five by five inches in size. 

In addition to St. Boniface School, 12 Main Avenue, Central Park on Sea Cliff Avenue and homes on Main Avenue, Littleworth Lane and Arlington Place were also among previously vandalized locations.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.