Gov’t cash to protect terror-vulnerable New York religious orgs
Funds to Install Cameras, Harden Doors, Train Security
Jewish and Muslim religious schools, cultural centers and day care centers are getting help from the state in defending themselves against hate crime and terror attacks.
Following Saturday’s deadly attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that religious and other targeted schools can apply for a share of $10 million in grants to fund security measures.
The grants, administered by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, provides up to $50,000 to each facility for security training, cameras, technology, door-hardening, improved lighting and other security upgrades.