NYC teachers outrageous pro-terror comments: Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2026

The Issue: PS 77 teacher Damien Neva’s text praising the mastermind of the Oct.7 massacre in a group chat.Damien Neva — the “proud” American teacher at PS 77 in Park Slope — had the audacity to praise terror leader Yahya al-Sinwar just weeks after the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct.

7 (“Call to face punishment,” Oct.6).If he truly feels this way, then Neva should leave the US and go live with Hamas in Gaza.Robert CaprioNutley, NJFirst our college educators’ curriculum is infected with antisemitism, and now Neva’s outrageous comments were espoused by someone who gets in front of students.What’s next — kindergarten teachers teaching our youngsters about Palestine, Hamas and oppression?And why is Mayor Mamdani — who is supposedly fighting Jewish hate — not condemning the toxic rhetoric of Neva?Ron GoldmanBrooklynAs long as politicians sign contracts with the teachers unions, people like Neva will continue to pollute our children’s minds and never be fired.Try firing a teacher in New York.

It’s impossible — they’re paid no matter what.Barry SmithWater MillNew Yorkers need to wake up! These teachers — whom you entrust your children with — are poisoning their minds with hateful messages.Stand up, have a backbone and put an end to this outright tainting of our future.Don’t you see what the mayor is encouraging? This teacher should be fired.M.FalkMonroe, NJNo wonder parents don’t want their kids in New York City public schools.The kids aren’t learning anything in the classroom except that they should support Hamas terrorists.Joseph ComperchioBrooklynOn the question of terminating Neva: A regularly assigned teacher is entitled to union representation, grievance filings and hearings.A variety of remedies may emerge, such as termination of service, sensitivity training, voluntary withdrawal or corrective action measures.This process may take a year or longer before any closure is reached.Kenneth KarcinellHew...