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Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleNY governor Andrew Cuomo confirms he will attend Peres’s funeral.
“New York is home to more than 1.7 million Jews — the largest Jewish community outside of Israel in the world — and the community is mourning the loss of a larger-than-life figure,” he says in a statement.
“Former President Shimon Peres was a leader and a statesman, and an especially wonderful friend to all of us. He will be missed dearly. Tomorrow, I will be traveling to Israel for President Peres’ funeral to pay my respects on behalf of all New Yorkers. New York has always had a special relationship with Israel, and this trip will ensure that our state has an opportunity to say goodbye to President Peres and honor his devotion to the people of Israel and Jews across the world.”
The Times of Israel Community.