NEW YORK – Multiple bomb threats have been reported at synagogues in New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.
“After an extensive investigation, it was determined that these were not credible threats,” Hochul said.
It falls amid the Jewish High Holy Days, as Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish new year – and prepare to mark one year since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.
“These threats are heinous and unacceptable – and attacking places of worship on one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar is particularly cowardly. We will not tolerate acts of anti-Semitism or attempts to incite fear. New Yorkers stand united against all forms of hate and hate.” violence,” Hochul said.
The NYPD has increased security at key locations in New York City as The fighting in the Middle East continues. Hochul has also ordered the New York State Police to increase patrols at sensitive locations.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Bishop of Brooklyn Robert Brennan, expresses his solidarity
“These should be days of joy as the Jewish community celebrates the start of a new year, but we know the atmosphere is somber as we mark the one-year anniversary of last year’s evil, horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7. Our hearts continue to break for those whose lives were lost that terrible day, and for the innocent hostages still held in captivity in Gaza,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn said in a statement. “But today’s concerns are not limited to the Middle East. Here in New York and around the world, we note with great concern the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism. Allow us to say this unequivocally to our Jewish friends here in New York and around the world that you are not alone. In the past, we Catholics have failed to stand together with you against hatred and anti-Semitism. Shame on us for that time. We now join religious leaders of all faiths in pledging that we will not tolerate anti-Semitism in any form.”
