Governor Kathy Hochul speaks throughout a information convention within the Pink Room on the State Capitol.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday introduced that flags on State buildings can be flown at half-staff indefinitely beginning on Wednesday in remembrance of the lives misplaced on account of the current terrorist assaults towards the State of Israel.
“New York stands in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish neighborhood,” Gov. Hochul stated. “I’m proud to function Governor of the State that’s house to the biggest Jewish inhabitants exterior of Israel, and I’m dedicated to doing the whole lot in my energy to be sure that this neighborhood is supported and guarded in the present day and day by day.”
Within the wake of final week’s terrorist assaults in Israel, Hochul directed the New York State Police to extend patrols and outreach, and reiterated requires social media firms to strengthen platform moderation to be able to stop the proliferation of hateful content material.
On Saturday, Hochul additionally directed New York State landmarks to be illuminated blue and white in solidarity with the State of Israel.
The governor has additionally spoken with a broad vary of Jewish neighborhood leaders and elected officers to supply assist throughout this crucial time, and is working with the US Division of State to make sure New Yorkers at the moment touring in Israel can return house safely.
“As New Yorkers grieve family members impacted by the abhorrent Hamas terror assaults, it’s crucial we offer the safety essential for Jewish communities right here in New York,” Hochul stated. “Instantly following the Hamas assaults, I deployed the New York State Police to extend safety measures to guard synagogues, yeshivas, cultural facilities and different at-risk websites.
“Now, it’s time for social media firms to do the identical: monitor the speech in your platform and crack down on incitements to violence – earlier than it’s too late,” she added.
New Yorkers who see suspicious exercise ought to report it instantly by means of the New York State Division of Homeland Safety and Emergency Companies’ “Safeguard New York” web site right here. Folks can even name 1-866-SAFENYS (1-866-723-3697) to submit a tip or report it right here.
Anybody who has acquired bias-motivated threats or skilled harassment or discrimination ought to contact the Hate Crimes Job Pressure by calling 1-888-392-3644 from 9am to 5pm Monday by means of Friday or texting “HATE” to 81336. Experiences may also be filed on-line right here. If it’s essential to report a criminal offense or concern in your instant security, name 911 instantly.
