Governor Hochul Announces NYPD Officers on Every Overnight Subway Train to Tackle Violence

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4 months ago

Governor Hochul Announces NYPD Officers on Every Overnight Subway Train to Tackle Violence

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In response to rising transit violence, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new plan to increase police presence in the subway system, with NYPD officers assigned to every overnight train for the next six months • Full Article

Israel At War

2 years ago

New York State Increases Security Measures For Jewish Community

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Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on increased security measures in the wake of the brutal Hamas attacks on Israel • Full Story

Crown Heights

2 years ago

New York State and City Officials Join Crown Heights Sukkos Celebration

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On Tuesday night, veteran Crown Heights activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin hosted the annual Sukkos gathering with a who’s who list of New York’s elected officials in his Sukkah. Joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James and many others • Full Story, Photos

New York

2 years ago

NY State Budget Includes Many Priorities for Yeshivas and Families

Photo: Aidin Bharti/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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It took a full extra month and five extensions, but Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally come to an agreement on a 2023-24 budget. The $229 billion document includes many items that were the focus of Agudath Israel’s advocacy efforts and are beneficial to yeshivas and their families. These provisions include security funding, free meals for school children, an expansion of a child tax credit, and the saving of a program that currently provides close to $92 million to Jewish schools • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

NY Legislation Rewards Volunteer Firefighters and EMS with Tax Exemption

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In a bid to incentivize volunteering and address the shortage of volunteers in fire and emergency response departments, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation offering a tax break to volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel which includes Hatzalah volunteers. The move will provide a 10% exemption for these dedicated individuals who serve their communities • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

Lee Zeldin Concedes, Congratulates Kathy Hochul On NY Governor Win

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Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Gov. Kathy Hochul on her election win, conceding defeat in the New York’s race for governor • Full Story