Governor Kathy Hochul has committed more than $51 million to local non-profits to help them beef up their security and safety measures to combat hate crimes.
Hochul made the announcement today that the state would be doling out the funds across the Empire State, which has seen a jump in the number of bias attacks.
“Hate has absolutely no place in our state, and we will continue to do whatever it takes to make sure every New Yorker is safe from baseless violence that stems from prejudice,” Hochul said in a statement. “This is a historic investment in the communities that need our help the most, and with these funds, New York’s most at-risk organizations will be able to invest in the security measures they need to stay safe.