New York sets out to expand the definition of hate crimes, impacting Jewish community
“The rising tide of hate is abhorrent and unacceptable, and I’m committed to doing everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe,” Hochul said in January.
New York police officers stand guard as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinians students demonstrate, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023(photo credit: JEENAH MOON/REUTERS)ByLUKE TRESS/JTA
