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News and updates about Kathy Hochul

On day of funeral:

NY Gov. Hochul orders flags at half-staff for Omer Neutra

After confirmation that Omer, a lone soldier from Long Island, was killed on October 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders all flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral.

NY Gov. Hochul orders flags at half-staff for Omer Neutra

Official report:

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

Report ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies.

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

NY supports Israel

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, opens Israel Day Parade and says that she is, "Incredibly proud to be the Governor of a state that is home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.'

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor to colleges:

'Swiftly address cases of antisemitism'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul writes to heads of state colleges and universities following controversies surrounding campus antisemitism.

'Swiftly address cases of antisemitism'

New York Governor:

'No indication explosion at border was terrorist attack'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says there is no sign that car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls was terror-related.

'No indication explosion at border was terrorist attack'

NY Gov. visits Western Wall: 'We must not allow evil to prevail'

Kathy Hochul, Gov. of New York, visits the Western Wall, praying for welfare of captives and abductees.

NY Gov. visits Western Wall: 'We must not allow evil to prevail'

Gov. Hochul:

'New York is in pain and shares in the families' grief'

Israeli UN Amb. Gilad Erdan meets NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who says NY unwaveringly supports Israel's right to defend itself.

'New York is in pain and shares in the families' grief'

New York City:

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

New York Governor Kathy Hochul: I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil.

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

New York governor declares support for Israel against Hamas

The governor of New York declared on X 'New York stands with Israel - today and every day'.

New York governor declares support for Israel against Hamas

New York City:

State of emergency declared amid heavy rain and flooding

Forecasts calling for heavy rain centered around the NYC area from Friday into Saturday morning. Flood watch in effect.

State of emergency declared amid heavy rain and flooding

NY Gov. reinforces National Guard to aid asylum seeker crisis

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys an additional 150 members of the New York National Guard to support response to asylum seeker crisis.

NY Gov. reinforces National Guard to aid asylum seeker crisis

Extreme rainfalls kill 1, destroy roads in New York

Local leaders are calling it the 'biggest storm since 2021' as thousands have lost power and 1 person has been killed.

Extreme rainfalls kill 1, destroy roads in New York

Watch:

New York Governor marches in Celebrate Israel Parade

Governor Kathy Hochul: Grateful to march with New York’s Jewish community.

New York Governor marches in Celebrate Israel Parade

New York:

Gov Hochul unveils Hate Prevention Unit to tackle antisemitism

New agency will address increase of antisemitism and other hate crimes in New York through multi-pronged approach.

Gov Hochul unveils Hate Prevention Unit to tackle antisemitism

NY Governor signs two anti-hate crime bills

The bills come days after two men were arrested in connection with alleged threat to attack synagogues in New York City.

NY Governor signs two anti-hate crime bills

Satmar Rebbe slams Trump and Trump's Jewish supporters

One of the two grand rebbes claiming leadership of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty claims 'Trumpism has infiltrated Orthodox Jewish world.'

Satmar Rebbe slams Trump and Trump's Jewish supporters

Hochul calls Satmar Rebbi's wife, thanks her for support

Hochul received Satmar Rebbe Harav Aharon Teitelbaum's vote of confidence last Tuesday.

Hochul calls Satmar Rebbi's wife, thanks her for support

Governor's Race

Kathy Hochul defeats Republican Lee Zeldin in New York

Kathy Hochul reelected as NY governor, heading off challenge from Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin

Kathy Hochul defeats Republican Lee Zeldin in New York

Watch: Lee Zeldin supporter choked by man at Hochul rally

See what happens when a Zeldin supporter 'dares' show up at a rally for his opponent.

Watch: Lee Zeldin supporter choked by man at Hochul rally

NYC councillor slams Governor Hochul for antisemitism letter

Republican Inna Vernikov accuses Hochul of pandering to Jewish voters a week before midterms.

NYC councillor slams Governor Hochul for antisemitism letter

New York crime Isn’t Mind Over Matter

I am not falling for Hochul’s mind games. She cannot change facts on the ground I walk on..NYC is crime ridden, filthy, threatening. Op-ed.

New York crime Isn’t Mind Over Matter

Poll:

Republican Lee Zeldin takes the lead in New York governor's race

New poll shows Zeldin taking small lead over New York Governor Kathy Hochul, one week before midterm elections.

Republican Lee Zeldin takes the lead in New York governor's race

Jewish group swings its support behind Lee Zeldin

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce Endorses Lee Zeldin for Governor of New York.

Jewish group swings its support behind Lee Zeldin

Disobeying the law to protect synagogues

A number of Orthodox Jews in New York are defying orders of Gov. Kathy Hochul on concealed carry to prevent attacks on their synagogues.

Disobeying the law to protect synagogues

Poll:

Hochul's lead over Zeldin down to just 4 percent

Quinnipiac University poll finds Democratic New York Governor’s lead has narrowed to just 4 percentage points over Republican Lee Zeldin.

Hochul's lead over Zeldin down to just 4 percent

New York:

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

Gov. Hochul poses with activist and Dem donor who shared antisemitic and Holocaust denial content on social media.

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

Jewish gun club sues Hochul over concealed weapons in synagogues

Group of Jewish gun owners file lawsuit against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gun laws, saying they infringe on religious freedom, right to bear arms.

Jewish gun club sues Hochul over concealed weapons in synagogues

Poll:

Hochul holds commanding lead over Zeldin

Poll finds that Democrat Kathy Hochul holds lead of 15 percentage points over Lee Zeldin in race for New York Governor.

Hochul holds commanding lead over Zeldin

Hochul sounds alarm on polio, declares emergency in NYC

New York governor announces emergency measures after polio found in Long Island wastewater.

Hochul sounds alarm on polio, declares emergency in NYC

New York Gubernatorial Race:

Republican Lee Zeldin trailing Hochul by just 4 points

New poll shows Republican congressman Lee Zeldin closing in on incumbent New York governor, trailing by just 4 points.

Republican Lee Zeldin trailing Hochul by just 4 points

NY governor bans toy guns as part of effort to reduce crime

New law will make toy guns that look realistic illegal in New York.

NY governor bans toy guns as part of effort to reduce crime

NY Holocaust bill bolsters education, looted art and reparations

Museums to be required to tell visitors what works may have been stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners under new law.

NY Holocaust bill bolsters education, looted art and reparations

'Jewish Gun Club' takes aim at NY Gov. gun legislation

Club run by Orthodox man from Monsey, NY prepares lawsuit to block Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed gun legislation.

'Jewish Gun Club' takes aim at NY Gov. gun legislation

NY Gov. Hochul secures support of Satmar community

Governor Hochul endorsed by Satmar Jewish community, securing tens of thousands of votes.

NY Gov. Hochul secures support of Satmar community

New York Governor:

'In New York, there’s no room for antisemitism or hate'

Kathy Hochul announces her administration has issued proclamation highlighting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

'In New York, there’s no room for antisemitism or hate'

New York Governor announces funding for Holocaust survivors

Kathy Hochul announces $2.6 million in funding to support the Holocaust Survivors Initiative.

New York Governor announces funding for Holocaust survivors

Brooklyn mass shooting

New York governor responds: ‘It has to end and it ends now’

After mass shooting at Brooklyn subway station, Hochul vows to use resources of NY state to end the surge of crime that has engulfed NYC.

New York governor responds: ‘It has to end and it ends now’

14 Orthodox leaders endorse New York's Kathy Hochul

Rabbis and Orthodox community leaders in Queens back Andrew Cuomo's replacement, Kathy Hochul, in upcoming election.

14 Orthodox leaders endorse New York's Kathy Hochul

NY hate crimes unit investigating damaged menorah in Queens

Large menorah knocked over in Queens right before Hanukkah.

NY hate crimes unit investigating damaged menorah in Queens

New York: Gov. Hochul: 'Jews have always had to fight back'

In speech to Jewish group, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls out Democrats who are ‘questioning our commitment to Israel.’

New York: Gov. Hochul: 'Jews have always had to fight back'

NY bans swastikas, Confederate flags on public property

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation banning display of numerous hate symbols on public property.

NY bans swastikas, Confederate flags on public property

Dov Hikind calls out NY governor for not divesting from Unilever

After NY state comptroller divests $111 million in Unilever holdings, Hikind wonders why Governor Hochul is not also taking action.

Dov Hikind calls out NY governor for not divesting from Unilever

NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofits

Speaking at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Governor Hochul announces that $25 million will go toward protecting nonprofits from hate crimes.

NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofits

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

New York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced.

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods.

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

Kathy Hochul sworn in as Governor of New York

After Andrew Cuomo resigns from office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul becomes first woman to serve as governor of New York.

Kathy Hochul sworn in as Governor of New York