The Sleepy Hollow lighthouse, a historic landmark recently renovated at a cost of $3.4 million, was devastated by a group of young arsonists. Police reported that the suspects broke in and ignited a fire that caused over $100,000 in damage to museum exhibits within the structure. Local leaders and residents expressed outrage over the incident, which comes just one year after the lighthouse's restoration, with community members actively providing tips to police to identify the perpetrators. The lighthouse now faces temporary closure for repairs.
Setting a fire and trashing a place is bad enough. It's also one of the county's more iconic places. It's a cherished landmark. Everybody in Westchester is really upset about it.
It's disappointing, and it's heartbreaking to see this kind of damage that was just completely unnecessary.
After the renovation, which cost $3.4 million, the iconic lighthouse was a beloved place for locals, now left in ashes.
The community has come together to provide tips to police following the release of surveillance images of the alleged arsonists.
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