Nearly 300 nonprofit organizations across New York will receive a record $70 million to strengthen security against hate crimes and attacks, as the state also increases police patrols ahead of the Jewish High Holidays.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 290 community-based organizations will receive funding through the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes grant program, administered by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
The grants will support physical security improvements, cybersecurity projects and training designed to protect staff and the people served by participating organizations…