Andrew Cuomo

New York Governor proclaims 'Shimon Peres Day'

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the first Sunday in June will be “Shimon Peres Day”.

Israeli Consul General: They'll catch the criminals

Consul General in New York says wave of anti-Semitism in US having unprecedented psychological impact.

'We'll fight anti-Semitism aggressively'

NY Governor Cuomo, Israeli President Rivlin speak at Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem following wave of anti-Semitic incidents in US.

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitic incidents'

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responds to vandalism at Jewish cemetery in Rochester, pledges to bring those responsible to justice.

Agudath Israel praises grant to fund guarding religious schools

US Orthodox Jewish group praises NY Governor's announcement of $25 million security grant for religious schools.

New York unveils grant to combat anti-Semitism

New York state takes steps to combat spike in anti-Semitism and hate crimes.

NY governor orders statewide hate crimes unit

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo orders the formation of a new statewide hate crimes unit following an "explosion of hate crimes".

'My workers survived by keeping Shabbat'

Daniel Peretz, the owner of a store and furniture gallery in the heart of Manhattan, tells how Shabbat observance saved his life.

America in denial

The motive behind the attack in Manhattan remains a “mystery” in American press.

Cuomo's anti-BDS order seen as game changer by both sides

New York Governor's executive order opposing BDS shouldn’t have made a splash — but it did.

American Jewish leaders laud Cuomo's anti-BDS move

Conference of Presidents welcomes anti-BDS Executive Order signed by New York Governor.

UJA applauds New York Governor's anti-BDS moves

UJA-Federation of New York lauds Governor Cuomo for directing state entities to divest all public funds supporting BDS.

NY Governor announces boycott against BDS

Andrew Cuomo says he will issue a list of pro-BDS businesses he will order state agencies to divest from, in 'another victory against BDS.'

Yaalon: Palestinians Asked for Lull Extension, We Agreed

Defense Minister tells NY governor Cuomo about hardship of negotiating with 'five headed' Palestinian team.

New York Governor Underscores Support for Israel

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visits Israel, meets Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin.

Kudos to Andrew Cuomo for Solidarity Visit To Israel

NY Passes Toughest Gun Ownership Laws in Country

New law closes several loopholes in an existing state ban on assault weapon sale and extends the requirement for background checks

New York's Cuomo Signs New Tough Gun Laws

New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose new restrictions on gun ownership in the wake the Connecticut massacre.

NY Set to Enact Toughest Restrictions on Guns

New York may become the first US state to enact tough new restrictions on assault weapons in the wake of the Connecticut school massacre.

NY Gov Gets Serious About Gun Control, Calls for Bans

Governor called for legislation that would ban high capacity magazines and seek to deprive the mentally ill of weapons.

Tri-State Commuters Crawling Back to Work Post-Sandy

Most commuters on Thursday in NY, NJ and CT had no choice but to drive, clogging roads into a crawl following Hurricane Sandy's destruction.

NYC Suspending Public Transport from 7:00 P.M.

"This is nothing to play with, and this is nothing to take lightly. So take it seriously," says Cuomo as storm nears.

NY Plans Transit Service Timeout for Hurricane Sandy

Governor Cuomo orders MTA to plan for a possible “orderly suspension” of commuter services for Hurricane Sandy.