Getting To Know The Jewish Community

From: The New York Jewish Week | Date: January 19, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

Getting To Know The Jewish Community.

GEORGE PATAKI

As I begin my second year as governor, let me reflect on some of my experiences and personal anecdotes relating to the Jewish community during my first year in office. Despite the great challenges of the first year, I remain committed to working with all of you in order to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Initially, the transition was a bit overwhelming. After all, in an instant I had become, among other things, governor of one of the largest Jewish communities in the world. This after serving as an assemblyman and state ...

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