New York State Department of Financial Services

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 17:37

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Public Safety
Israel
June 13, 2025
Albany, NY

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

"My Administration has been closely monitoring the situation in Israel and Iran, and I received a security and intelligence briefing from my public safety team earlier today. I have also spoken to Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis to express my concern for the security of his nation. I pray for the safety and well being of all the people in harm's way in the region from the attacks.

"Many New Yorkers have close family and community ties to this region, and I recognize this is a time of fear and uncertainty. While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers. This heightened state of alert will continue for the foreseeable future, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe."

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