New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to introduce a buffer zone around houses of worship, aiming to prevent protests within 25 feet of their property lines. This proposal follows two recent protests outside New York City synagogues, where demonstrators used inflammatory rhetoric and caused safety concerns for local Jewish communities. Hochul condemned the protests as harassment and antisemitism, emphasizing the need to protect individuals seeking to pray without fear. The proposed legislation, which still requires approval from the state Assembly and Senate, has been welcomed by Jewish organizations as a necessary measure amid rising antisemitism.