Kathy Hochul vows to 'always be an ally to the Jewish community,' says she'll make combatting rise in antisemitic hate crimes 'a top priority'

Long Island representative, who is campaigning on fighting crime, faces uphill battle to win the overwhelmingly Democratic state

'We remember the millions murdered': State leaders commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as hate crimes remain high and awareness of genocide drops in US

Governor, senators, attorney general and Israeli envoy commemorate 2019 machete attack against Hanukkah worshipers in Monsey that killed 1, injured 5

Governor calls on New Yorkers to get vaccinated and wear masks, as several more US states report their first infections from the new variant

Governor Kathy Hochul calls for boosting trade and technology with Jewish state, vows support and protection for New York Jewish communities

Police investigate incident, which caused no injuries, as possible hate crime; $3,500 reward said offered for information leading to arrest

Grants will boost defense at nonprofits threatened by hate crimes: 'This stops now. People who dare raise a hand to any New Yorker are picking a fight with 20 million others'

Former congresswoman faces immense and immediate challenges with the coronavirus pandemic, including mask mandates in schools and dispensing federal rent relief funds

Outgoing NY governor defends record, while raging at 'political and media stampede' over allegations against him; Kathy Hochul to take reins at midnight