BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Gov. Hochul announced actions Tuesday to prevent hate crimes, promote tolerance, and protect New Yorkers.
Two pieces of legislation were signed to support hate crime prevention and education efforts:
The first piece of legislation requires those convicted of hate crimes to undergo mandatory training or counseling in hate crime prevention and education.
The second piece of legislation established a statewide campaign for the acceptance, inclusion, tolerance, and understanding of diversity.
"Our hearts are broken after a weekend during which LGBTQ Americans were massacred and Jewish New Yorkers were targeted in horrific
Hochul additionally encouraged community organizations to apply for $50 million in funding to help strengthen safety measures and protect against hate crimes.
