Statement by Governor Cuomo
"New York has always stood as a beacon of
diversity and inclusion, and we will continue to stand united in the
face of this virulent strain of hatred and anti-Semitism.
“The bomb threats at the Brighton and DeWitt
Jewish Community Centers and the Anti-Defamation League headquarters in
Manhattan mark the latest pointed assault on the values we hold dear,
and we will not allow these types of threats to continue to pervade our
society. Jewish Community Centers across New York serve as a gathering
place for children, seniors, friends and neighbors -- and any threat to
them is an attack on all of us.
"I am directing the New York State Police to
coordinate with federal and local law enforcement to launch a full
investigation into these latest incidents to ensure that the
perpetrators of these reprehensible crimes are held fully accountable
for their actions. State Police are on the scene at all three incidents
and are continuing to assist federal and local officials as well as JCC
membership and staff and ADL local affiliates. These incidents go
against every tenet of our state's tradition, and we will continue to
send a strong message that New York has zero tolerance for intolerance."
Note: Additional information on the threats is available here.
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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