City Hall Staffer Suspended Indefinitely Over Hostage Poster Incident

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A staffer from Mayor Eric Adams' administration has been indefinitely suspended without pay after an incident involving the removal of an Israeli hostage poster and an alleged altercation with a witness. The decision follows growing public and political outrage over what many viewed as an insufficient initial response to the incident. 

FAFO: NYC Mayor Adams staffer Nallah Sutherland was caught on video tearing down and shredding an Israeli hostage poster. She then assaulted an outraged eyewitness.

Sutherland is now suspended from her $61k/year event planning job w/o pay.

The eyewitness should press charges. pic.twitter.com/OqqZVsxJAx

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) December 2, 2024

 

Nallah Sutherland, a 25-year-old special events coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, was recorded on November 2 tearing down a poster from a light pole on the Upper East Side. The poster was part of a public art campaign highlighting Israeli and American hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks. The footage, shared online by Jews of NY and StopAntisemitism, shows Sutherland shredding the poster before discarding it in a trash bin.

 

The situation escalated further when Sutherland allegedly swiped at the phone of an eyewitness who confronted her, momentarily knocking it out of focus. The witness is heard in the 20-second clip questioning her actions, stating, “Those were hostages. They were taken by terrorists.” Sutherland, appearing unbothered, smirks and walks away after the brief altercation.

 

Initially, Sutherland faced relatively minor consequences: a requirement to undergo multicultural training and a formal note added to her record. However, this response drew sharp criticism from local leaders and Jewish advocacy groups. Bronx Representative Ritchie Torres and activists expressed disappointment, with many accusing the administration of downplaying the gravity of the act. 

 

On Monday, a City Hall source clarified that Mayor Adams had not been informed of the lenient punishment beforehand. Upon learning of the incident, Adams intervened and called for more serious action, aligning with public sentiment that the staffer’s actions were incompatible with her role of fostering unity and bridging cultural divides. “This employee is suspended without pay indefinitely, pending further investigation,” a City Hall spokesperson confirmed.

 

Sutherland began her role with the administration in 2023, earning $61,135 annually to organize events celebrating New York City’s diverse communities. Despite Mayor Adams’ staunch support for Israel, Sutherland’s behavior has cast a shadow on the administration’s efforts to promote inclusivity. 

 

Jewish advocacy groups like StopAntisemitism continue to call for stronger measures. Liora Rez, the organization’s executive director, stated, “While this is a positive step toward holding this vile antisemite accountable, it falls far short of what justice demands. Nallah Sutherland must be fired immediately, and Mayor Adams’ office must set a powerful example in New York City by taking a firm stand against bigotry toward Jews. Words alone are not enough—actions speak louder than anything.”

 

The Mayor’s Office of Special Projects has since taken down its online staff directory, which previously included Sutherland. The case remains under investigation, with the public awaiting further actions from City Hall to address the growing concerns of anti-Semitism and intolerance.

 

Based on a report by the NYP 2024-12-04

 

 

 

[RichardColeman]

Without even opening this story, I knew this person was either ethnic, muslim or left leaning. This is you average democrat voter !

[JonnyF]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Sutherland began her role with the administration in 2023, earning $61,135 annually to organize events celebrating New York City’s diverse communities. Despite Mayor Adams’ staunch support for Israel, Sutherland’s behavior has cast a shadow on the administration’s efforts to promote inclusivity. 

 

Classic hypocrisy from another clueless leftist.

 

Taking money from the state to promote Diversity while acting like this.

 

Her role is now untenable. Immediate dismissal.