Hochul boosts State Police presence at Jewish sites ahead of High Holidays

New York to step up police presence at synagogues for High Holidays

“As Jewish New Yorkers prepare for the High Holidays, we’re continuing our record investments to protect sensitive sites and surging state police resources to keep communities safe across our state,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Hochul announces $70M for boosted synagogue security ahead of Jewish High Holidays

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $70 million in security money Tuesday for hundreds of synagogues, yeshivas and other groups facing hate crime threats before the Jewish High Holidays.

Kathy Hochul Announces $70,000,000 In New Grants In Effort To Protect Against Hate Crimes, Antisemitism

Democratic New York Gov. Hochul announced Tuesday that she is distributing $70 million in state grants aiming to safeguard against hate crimes.

Hochul unveils $70M grants to prevent hate crimes ahead of Jewish holidays

Even as crime in general has declined, the NYPD has reported a 16% increase in hate crimes so far this year, with Jews being the victims in more than half the attacks, officials said.

Hochul announces security funding, enhanced police presence ahead of High Holy Days

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the release of $70 million in state hate crimes funding to “fortify” religious facilities across the state — as well as a “surge” in police presence — as the High Holy Days begin this weekend. The Democratic governor opened her press conference on Tuesday with an early “shana tova”...

Hochul boosts State Police presence at Jewish sites ahead of High Holidays

Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York will send a record $70 million to 290 nonprofits and boost State Police patrols ahead of the Jewish High Holidays. The governor announced the funding through the state Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes program and said New York State Police will increase patrols and coordination with local police at sensitive sites across the state. According to the release, the grants will help nonprofits strengthen physic…