The Village of Great Neck recently designated October 2013 as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. Mayor Ralph Kreitzman signed a proclamation at a September village board meeting as part of the Village of Great Neck’s commitment to stand up against bullying and end the year-round struggle among America’s youth.
“Our goal will always be to provide a safe and well-rounded community for all of our residents,” said Kreitzman. “Unfortunately, many students across the country are bullied every day. Our goal in the Village is to eliminate bullying and to increase awareness among parents and students about this serious issue and the negative effects it can have on everybody.”
Kreitzman signed the proclamation as part of The Sage Colleges’ region-wide “Stand UP for Character – DOWN to Bullying!” program. According to the initiative, communities across New York are encouraged to implement and promote bullying prevention initiatives in schools, businesses and local community organization.
For further information, contact the Village of Great Neck (516) 482-0019 or log onto www.greatneckvillage.org.
