We write in response to the recent vicious and completely unwarranted attacks on Steve Markowitz.
We have lived in Great Neck 49 years, and have known Steve for a great portion of these. He has been a community leader in various capacities, whether in his village, his temple, as leader of the local Democratic Party affiliate, and, most recently, the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center.
He has been a strong advocate of tolerance in the community, and, in particular, has been actively involved in supporting dialogue among all branches of the Great Neck Jewish community.
He worked closely with us in our attempts, some years ago, to have a new Main Library building designed and built reflective of the needs of a highly-literate community such as Great Neck. (Unfortunately, we were not completely successful in that goal).
We have found him to be completely honest, outspoken with his opinions where necessary, and a strong advocate of soliciting community input and opinions. Great Neck needs more individuals of Steve’s honesty and integrity.
As we noted above, these attacks on Steve’s character and leadership qualities are unwarranted and unfounded. Their perpetrators should apologize.
Mischa and Charlotte Schwartz
Great Neck
