$25 Million Grant for School Safety

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Tuesday new actions to combat hate crimes and anti-Semitism across New York State.

The measures include a $25 million grant program to boost safety and security at New York’s schools and day care centers at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission.

The grant program will provide funding for additional security training needs, cameras and state-of-the-art ​technology, door-hardening, improved lighting and other related security upgrades.

The Governor made the announcement following a roundtable with over 50 religious leaders from across the state.

“New York must always be the beacon of tolerance and hope for all, and with the recent explosion of anti-Semitism and hate crimes, it is more important than ever before that we do everything in our power to ensure the safety and equal treatment of all New Yorkers,” Governor Cuomo said.

“Any acts of bias or discrimination will be met with the full force of the law. New York is and always has been a place that celebrates diversity and religious tolerance, and we say to all New Yorkers who feel unsafe – we will always protect you.”

To combat the surge of incidents of hate and intolerance, the state is launching a $25 million grant program to boost safety and security at New York’s schools and day care centers at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission.

The grant program will provide funding for additional security training needs, cameras and state-of-the-art ​technology, door-hardening, improved lighting and other related security upgrades. The new grant program will be administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.