Underdog Democracy Governor CandidateTom Suojiis licking the last in the race — blaming the incumbent governorKathy HochuloverBen&Jerry's.
Specifically, Mr. Suoji took action against a ubiquitous ice cream maker founded in Vermont and its parent company dealing with New York for violating a presidential order for anti-Israeli activity. He states that he did not wake up.
"Kathy Hochul has a pattern and practice of making bold statements and then not obeying," said Suoji, a Long Island lawmaker and former Nassau County executive, in June. Challenged your favorite Hochul 28 Democratic primary and public advocate Jumaan Williams.
Hochul administration — State Administration — sent parent companies Unilever and Ben & Jerry's a noticein response to their refusal to sell. did. Ice cream products in conflict areas such as the Israeli-controlled West Bank asked why they should not be on the list of companies in the states participating in the BDS.
Suoji said he wasn't allowed to drag.
"She said she would give 90 days to respond to Unilever and then act to fight BDS. Now it's 200 days. Her empty words failed to follow through. After that, it becomes hollow, "said Suoji. "She said she would support Israel against Unilever — BDS. Action is more important than words."
Suoji continued. "As Governor, I take swift action against BDS or anti-Semitic companies or individuals. How do you know what I do? Because I did."
16 A recent letter signed by a Jewish organization also wrapped Hochul for failing to enforce BDS law.
Under Presidential Decree No. 157, the state must sell from a company engaged in the BDS movement.
Hochul has no immediate comments through the press office and campaign. did.
However, Hochul's office has recently asked The Post to still consider information from Unilever / B&J's allegations that it did not violate the New York anti-BDS Edict. He said he was doing it.
"Governor Hokuru has always firmly supported Israel," said Hazel Crumpton Hayes, a spokeswoman for Hokuru.
"[ Unilever / B&J] The first answer contains important clarification information that is central to the formulation of decisions under presidential directives. No additional instructions and information to make an assessment under the terms of a presidential decree last month. "
State Accounting AuditorTom Dinapoliwithdrew a $ 111 million pension fund from Unilever over a B&J boycott in Westbank last October. have started. This has led to following the governor regarding contracts with state government agencies.
Last December, Unilever sent a letter claiming that it did not violate New York's presidential order, and the parent company expressed its support for the Jewish state "boycott, investment withdrawal sanctions movement." Has never been. "
Unilever also publicly states that its subsidiary Ben&Jerry's "acts are not part of the BDS movement," B & J's product ". Remains in Israel and will be available in Israel today. "
In a reply on May 6, OGS Deputy Secretary and Attorney Bradley Allen was Unilever's Vice President David Schwartz. Requested more information to determine if the parent company and B&J violated the presidential order.
