Governor Hochul wants to make it clear that there is no place for hate in our communities. With partners in state government and policy experts, she has taken the following actions to fight hate and bias and make this state safer and more welcoming for all.
2023
2023
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Hotline and Online Form to Report Hate and Bias Incidents October 20, 2023
Governor Hochul Directs Public Colleges and Universities in New York to Offer Additional Security Resources for Students Attending Shabbat Services October 13, 2023
Following Briefing at New York State Intelligence Center, Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Increased Security Measures for Jewish Community October 11, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $38 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Security for Nonprofits Facing High Risks of Terrorism September 20, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million Available to Organizations Facing Hate Crimes and Targeted Violence May 12, 2023
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Opening of Application Period for Next Round of Grants to Secure Communities Against Hate Crimes April 27, 2023
2022
2022
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Victims of Hate Crimes from Being Mistreated by Insurance Companies December 14, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Hate and Bias Prevention Unit Within the State Division of Human Rights December 14, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Prevent Hate Crimes and Protect New Yorkers November 23, 2022
Following Recent Threats to Jewish and LGBTQ Communities, Governor Hochul Announces New York State Police Increase Protection for Hate Crime Targets November 23, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces $96 Million to Improve Safety at Nonprofit, Community-Based Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes and Attacks November 7, 2022
Governor Hochul and Congressman Higgins Announce $500,000 in Federal Funding to Support Targeted Violence and Domestic Terrorism Prevention Efforts November 2, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Issuance of Guidance to Support Counties' Development of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans August 11, 2022
Governor Hochul Hosts a Roundtable with Asian American Leaders on Hate Crimes March 18, 2022
2021
2021
Governor Hochul Announces $33 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Security for Nonprofits Facing High Risks of Terrorism October 18, 2021
Governor Kathy Hochul Directs Hate Crimes Task Force to Offer Assistance in Yeshiva of Flatbush Arson Investigation October 18, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $25 Million Available to Strengthen Security at Nonprofit Organizations October 6, 2021
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Hateful Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Along FDR Drive September 23, 2021