
Hochul Warns Colleges Against Violating Discrimination Laws Amid Wave of Antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a stern warning to state colleges and universities to comply with federal laws protecting students from discrimination amid a rise in anti-Semitism on campuses. In a letter addressed to all colleges and universities in New York on Dec. 9, Ms. Hochul expressed her dismay at the failure of the presidents of “several prominent universities” to denounce anti-Semitism. “The moral lapses that were evidenced by the disgraceful answers to questions posed during this week’s congressional hearing cannot and will not be tolerated here in the state of New York,” she stated. Ms. Hochul, a Democrat, stated that she had discussions with chancellor of the State University of New York John King and chancellor of The City University of New York Felix Matos Rodriguez regarding the matter....
