Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Hateful Social Media Behavior Involving SUNY ESF

"I am disgusted by the racist behavior displayed on social media from a student at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. I am directing the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to offer the Syracuse University Campus Safety and Syracuse Police Department whatever assistance they need in response to the spreading of hateful messaging online."

"I want to make it clear that New York State has zero tolerance for these repugnant acts of hate and intolerance, any attempts at causing fear or threats of violence against any individual or community. Racism is not welcome here, and I will continue doing everything I can to make sure all New Yorkers are safe from acts of bigotry and hatred."