Washington County Chair Apologizes for Gesture During Livestreamed Meeting

New York, NY, September 16, 2026 — Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington has issued an apology following an incident during a recent livestreamed meeting where she made an offensive gesture towards a fellow commissioner.

The specific details regarding the date of the meeting and the identity of the commissioner who was the subject of the gesture were not immediately available. The incident occurred during the public broadcast of the meeting, which allowed residents to view the proceedings remotely.

Following the occurrence, Chair Harrington offered a public apology. The statement from Chair Harrington acknowledged the inappropriate nature of her actions. The full context or specific remarks that may have preceded the gesture were not detailed in the summary provided.

The nature of the apology, whether it was delivered verbally during a subsequent meeting, in a written statement, or through a spokesperson, was not specified. Similarly, the summary did not indicate if there were any immediate repercussions or further actions taken by the county board or other officials in response to the event.

Further details concerning the meeting agenda, the discussion taking place at the time of the incident, or the commissioner’s reaction were also not provided. The summary concluded with Chair Harrington’s apology, without detailing any subsequent events or discussions that may have arisen from the incident.

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