ALBANY – State troopers across New York are ramping up their presence outside Jewish houses of worship and community gathering places ahead of the High Holy Days.
“Hate has no place in our great state. It just does not belong here. And it’s not who we are. And we must condemn it in every single form that it takes,” Governor Kathy Hochul said as she confirmed the extra security details, alongside substantial grant funding to help religious centers and nonprofits bolster their defenses. Officials emphasized that no credible threats have been identified as they work to keep congregations safe during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
New York State Police Superintendent Stephen James is coordinating with every police agency throughout the state to share information and work together to stop hate crimes.
“Our goal is both prevention and preparedness, and we want those attending services to observe those services of the High Holy Days to know that law enforcement is present, is engaged, and is ready to respond,” he said.
In the Hudson Valley, local, county and state law enforcement agencies have beefed up patrols around houses of worship of all faiths.
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