ALBANY – State Senator Rob Rolison (R, Poughkeepsie) has been appointed to the Senate Republican Conference’s Anti-Semitism Working Group.
The group, established in February 2023, meets with stakeholders across the state to make recommendations on ways to best address the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in the state.
“Antisemitism has no place in New York — or anywhere in the world. This hatred remains far too prevalent in our society, and we must stand united against antisemitism and all forms of hate wherever they exist,” Rolison said. “As the ranking member of the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee, we know that hate has consequences, and I’m proud to join the Senate Republican Conference’s Antisemitism Working Group as we explore solutions to make our state a safer, better place for all.”
The group is chaired by Senator Jack M. Martins, and includes Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Senator Joseph Griffo, Senator Peter Oberacker, and Senator Bill Weber as members.
In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recorded 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the United States, representing a 5% increase from 2023, a 344% increase over the past five years and an 893% increase over the past 10 years. It is the highest number on record since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents 46 years ago.
“Antisemitism continues to be on the rise and efforts to protect our Jewish neighbors continue to be a priority for our Senate Republican Conference,” said Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt. “Our Antisemitism working group consists of Senators from all different areas of this state who have put forward common sense legislative proposals to battle antisemitism at all levels. I’m proud to add Senator Rob Rolison to the working group, who is a true defender of public safety and has demonstrated throughout his career he will always protect New Yorkers from hateful acts of violence.”
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