A racist incident at a local grocery store has prompted a new community-driven campaign in Croton-on-Hudson, as the IDEA Advisory Committee grappled with how to respond to discrimination within the constraints of village government.

A plan to install signage at Silverlake has been turned down by village departments, prompting the IDEA Advisory Committee to shelve a broader banner program during its October 10 meeting.

Residents interested in joining either subcommittee can attend the next IDEA Advisory Committee meeting at the Municipal Building.