I was completely shocked: Buffalo art organization accused of antisemitism [Video]

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — A Buffalo art organization is being accused of sending an antisemitic statement to an Orthodox Jewish school in Amherst.

Outside Locust Street Art on Locust Street in Buffalo.

Some Erie County lawmakers want to see further action saying Locust Street Art has received thousands of dollars in county funding over the years.

“I’ve got to be honest with you, I was completely shocked,” stated Chris Greene, republican legislator, Erie County Legislature. “They coin themselves art for all and therefore it is shocking and disappointing.”

The door of Locust Street Art supports diversity.

This was the response delivered to the school denying its request.

A social media post by an off-site instructor of Locust Street Art has set off claims of antisemitism.

The Jewish Heritage Day School on Audubon Parkway in Amherst asked to partner with the art organization, but instead, it received a message that Locust Street could “not in good consciousness work with a pro-Israel organization that supports ongoing genocide in Palestine.”

Outside the Jewish Heritage School in Amherst.

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