Comedian and actor Michael Rapaport criticizes New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling for her resignation after a protest outside a Manhattan synagogue. Multiple outlets report that demonstrators gathered near the synagogue wearing costumes amid heightened tensions in New York City connected to the Israel-Hamas war and anti-Israel sentiment. Rapaport publicly directs his remarks at Hochul, arguing that the state has not taken effective steps to address public safety concerns and disturbances he associates with the protest. In his statements, he also references the governor’s prior actions, including criticism of not implementing a mask mandate or other measures, and uses the phrase “resign in shame.” While the reports focus on Rapaport’s reaction, they describe the protest setting and its context rather than presenting details of specific charges or investigations. The coverage aligns on the core elements: Rapaport’s demand for Hochul’s resignation, the location outside a historic Manhattan synagogue, the costumed protestors, and the broader climate of rising tensions in the city.