Growing number of lawmakers seeking to amend newly introduced legislation so as to allow extended pre-trial remand for hate crime offenders

From beefing up security to bolstering community outreach, here are some ways officials and community leaders are trying to break the wave of hate crimes against Jews

Jew-hatred is on the rise in NY area, which has seen a spate of violent incidents since December 10 massacre at a kosher grocery store in New Jersey

Governor Andrew Cuomo says 'horrified' by mass stabbing, NYC mayor says he won't let frequent attacks on Jews become 'the new normal'

'Anti-Semitism is an attack on the values of our city — and we will confront it head-on,' mayor says after series of assaults over Hanukkah

Governor Cuomo says, 'With anti-Semitism and hate crimes on the rise,' his administration will 'do all we can to protect our communities against the threats we face'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs bill sponsored by Jewish lawmakers that comes as anti-Semitic incidents in particular are on the rise in NYC

Public Safety Department offers up to $50,000 reward for information on those responsible for vandalism and graffiti against campus minorities

US president says he has 'been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state'; source close to the president tells NYT move is primarily for tax purposes

In Israel for a brief trip focused on solidarity and trade ties, New York State governor also laments rising anti-Semitism, saying NYC has seen an 83% increase, vows zero tolerance