Law mandates hate crime prevention training, statewide tolerance campaign; 'No young Jewish boy should ever have to look over his shoulder as he’s walking to a yeshiva' Hochul says

Most of the religious Jewish groups came out for losing GOP candidate but high turnout shows political sway, representatives say

Democrat set to become first woman to win state gubernatorial race; Jewish Republican opponent tells supporters 'votes are still out'

Incumbent Democrat enlists Jewish lawmakers as she fights to hold her seat, while Republican opponent drums up support in Haredi communities with a focus on yeshivas and crime

Jewish candidate draws backing from city's religious communities with vows to protect yeshivas and crack down on crime, as Democrats enlist big names to shore up support

Hochul blasts past support for abortion restrictions and former president by Zeldin, who vows to repeal liberal criminal justice reforms

Lawsuit says New York legislation infringes on constitutional rights to free religious expression and to bear arms; security expert warns against armed congregants

Governor, mayor, Brooklyn borough president take no sides after damning investigation into education, new state regulations for schools; Jewish state lawmakers urge more oversight

Governor Kathy Hochul to visit Jewish state for first time in office, pledges $1 million to electric vehicle charging company Zooz Power

Rabbi finds graffiti on outside wall of Brooklyn's Congregation Beth Shalom, as antisemitic crime rate remains high in city