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Preventing Hate Crimes and Boosting Security at At-Risk Organizations

Overview

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.

2024

Following 90% Spike in Reported Hate Crimes, Governor Hochul Proposes Major Expansion in Hate Crimes Statute and Announces $60 Million in Funding for At-Risk Groups January 25, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces New Initiatives to Fight Crime and Improve Public Safety January 9, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of More Than 1,100 Joint Counter Terrorism Exercises Across New York State in 2023 January 3, 2024

2023

Governor Hochul to College and University Presidents: Calls for Genocide of Jewish People Violates New York State and Federal Law December 9, 2023

Following Increase in Hate and Bias Incidents, Governor Hochul Deploys Additional Staff to Joint Terrorism Task Force November 13, 2023

Following Surge in Hate and Bias Crimes, Governor Hochul Deploys All Available State Resources to Protect New Yorkers in At-Risk Communities and on College Campuses October 31, 2023

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Cornell University Roundtable Discussion in Response to Recent Antisemitic Threats October 30, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Hotline and Online Form to Report Hate and Bias Incidents October 20, 2023

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul October 16, 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 More Than $51 Million to Improve Safety and Security of Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes, the Most Ever Awarded by the State July 7, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million Available to Organizations Facing Hate Crimes and Targeted Violence May 12, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $16 Million to Improve Safety and Security of Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes May 9, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Opening of Application Period for Next Round of Grants to Secure Communities Against Hate Crimes April 27, 2023

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

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $16 Million to Improve Safety and Security of Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes April 13, 2022

Governor Hochul Hosts a Roundtable with Asian American Leaders on Hate Crimes March 18, 2022

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

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