New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday plans to bolster security measures for synagogues and Jewish communities throughout the state prior to the High Holidays. Addressing Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan, Hochul vowed to deploy additional resources and fortifications to enhance protection. The remarks followed a Jan.
9 incident where an individual entered the synagogue, attacked a worshiper and security guard, and caused damage. Hochul, who recently visited Israel following the Oct. 7 massacre, emphasized that an attack on one place of worship is an attack on all, calling for zero tolerance for hate and antisemitism.
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