Newburgh Restaurant Owner Receives Community Support After Burglary

Burglary at Artistic Table

• 💔 Surveillance video captured a burglar breaking into Artistic Table, a Jamaican cuisine restaurant in Newburgh, early Sunday morning.
• 💸 The thief stole an electronic payment system, printer, iPad, and cash register drawer, causing thousands of dollars in damages and loss.
• 🚪 The front door was significantly damaged, with the burglar using a crowbar to force entry.

Community Rallies Around Owner

• 🤝 Chef Andre Robinson, the owner known for providing free food to those in need, is receiving widespread community support.
• 💰 A community fundraiser has already raised over $3,000 to help cover the costs of the stolen equipment and repairs.
• 🌟 Despite the incident, Robinson expressed a spirit of forgiveness, even offering a meal to the person responsible.

Restaurant's Mission and Future

• 🍽️ Artistic Table, which opened in July, serves Jamaican cuisine and chose downtown Newburgh for its second location.
• 💖 The restaurant has a history of supporting the community by providing free food twice a week, especially to the homeless and those who have lost SNAP benefits.
• ✅ Robinson remains undeterred and committed to continuing his charitable efforts despite the setback.