Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Temple Israel Center

Governor Hochul: “Oppression of the Jews is not something new that happened even in our last century. It goes back thousands and thousands of years. And even in our own state—the great State of New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, 1.6 million strong—even a place like that, that I'm so proud to represent, is not immune from horrific acts of antisemitism in our own cities, in our own communities.”

Hochul: “There is hate here, my friends. But I'll tell you this, I believe it to my core: we can overcome this hate. We can push that hate far into the recesses of our minds. We can change the course of history by standing together. All who feel oppressed, because there's more of us than them, I assure you. And as long as we stand united and call it out and are not afraid of those who try to raise an arm against us. Let them know the power of our strength. That's how we draw the hope that gives us the strength to carry on.”