Excerpt from Yiddish article in Der Yid's January 10,
2020 edition
In the wake of the stabbing in Monsey and the rise of
other recent anti-Semitic attacks, Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to
Williamsburg as an expression of support for the Orthodox community. The
governor addressed a crowd in front of the Satmar synagogue before touring the
streets accompanied by Rabbi David Niederman, UJO executive director, and
president. Cuomo spoke to residents and announced that he had directed State
Police to increase patrols to assure further security in Orthodox Jewish
neighborhoods. He also announced the release of additional State security
funding to protect yeshivas and other institutions. The visit took place on New
Year's day, on the fifth anniversary of the passing of Governor Mario Cuomo,
the governor's father.
"The Jewish Community is very important to me
personally," Governor Cuomo said. "Everybody feels very upset and
disturbed about what happened, and everybody stands in solidarity with you. So
I'm here today, not just for me, I'm here representing all the people of the
State of New York who want to say they're sorry about the tragedy and they
stand with you in total solidarity and love, because that's what we are."
"We thank the governor for coming to express
solidarity and support for the community," Rabbi David Niederman said,
"especially on such an auspicious day, the first day of the decade and on
the fifth anniversary of his father's passing. This demonstrates how strongly
the governor is committed to fighting against hate crimes.
"We are thankful for the State funding to help
yeshivas and other religious institutions, and we look forward to stricter laws
to be able to bring violent criminals to justice."
Pictured
-Governor Cuomo speaking outside of the Satmar shul
-Governor Cuomo touring the streets with Rabbi Neiderman
