NEW YORK (VINnews) — Former NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to protect Jews.
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“I stand with the Jewish community during these difficult times: an attack on any New Yorker is an attack on every New Yorker,” said Cuomo.
The former governor, a Democrat, has begun to criticize the current administration. He said in past years, New York leaders assigned more police and law enforcement to shuls and Jewish neighborhoods following attacks or threats.
“However the scope of Anti-Semitism post Hamas’ attack on Israel is widespread, dangerous and the worst that I have seen in my lifetime,” he continued.
“New Yorkers of all faiths need to stand together with the Jewish community not just with words but actions.”
Cuomo also tweeted about this, saying: “It’s time to deploy the National Guard to Jewish centers & places of worship & send a clear message: Hate has no place in NY & anyone who trafficks in it will be held responsible to the fullest extent. We need to speak with one voice & say ‘You target a Jew, you target me too’”
It’s time to deploy the National Guard to Jewish centers & places of worship & send a clear message: Hate has no place in NY & anyone who trafficks in it will be held responsible to the fullest extent. We need to speak with one voice & say ‘You target a Jew, you target me too’ https://t.co/yQwdjhluUE
— Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) November 12, 2023
Hochul spokesman Avi Small said the governor has done a lot to protect Jewish safety.
“On October 7, Governor Hochul immediately deployed the New York State Police to protect Jewish New Yorkers at synagogues and other community sites, and those efforts are ongoing. The Governor has no tolerance for hate, violence or antisemitism,” Small said.
However activist Dov Hikind was not impressed with the former governor. “Cuomo is grandstanding. He’s trying to be relevant,” said former Brooklyn state Assemblyman, according to the NY Post. “Give me a break. Our city is not burning.”
“The last thing the Jewish community needs is someone creating more fear and trepidation,” he added.
3 years ago we needed the National Guard to protect us from then-Governor Andrew Cuomo.
He blamed covid on the Jews. He is an antisemite. This is probably just his way of getting back at Hochul.
Disgraceful hochul and mayor only car migrants .
This disgraced degenerate & covid elderly murderer no place to speak. It his own past policies and those of his successor that created the fertile ground for the vast hate crimes we are witnessing.
Please remove this article that publicizes this despicable man.
Wicked evil man. Roman gladiator.
All comments with no seichel. Don’t be chenyuks, if someone is offering help take it and be grateful.
Homo for President.
He’s baaaaaaack.
Heeeereer’s Johnny.