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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

October 31, 2014: Governor Cuomo Visits Satmar Grand Rabbi; Meets with Williamsburg Community Leaders

Der Yid issue of October 31 had a reported with photos of a visit by Governor Cuomo with the Satmar Rebbe at his house in Williamsburg, where he met the leaders of various Williamsburg congregations and educational institutions. Rabbi Niederman, UJO Executive Director, welcomed the Governor, and thanked him for his achievements. He discussed various issues of interest to the community. The Governor received a warm blessing from the Rebbe for success in leading the state.

The article is accompanied by a photos showing Rabbi Niederman welcoming the Governor to the Rebbe's house, and the Governor, before he enters his motorcade, speaking to the Rebbe's secretary, Rabbi Moshe Friedman.