The Town of Swastika, NY is Keeping It's Name
September 24, 2020
The town of Swastika, New York has decided to keep its name. The local town board voted unanimously to keep the name, which predates the Nazis.
A passing cyclist inspired the possible name change after seeing the town sign on a recent ride. Board members say the name Swastika was picked back in 1913, and comes from the Sanskrit word for "well being."