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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul leaves NYPD Officer Jonathan

Diller’s wake abruptly after 10 minutes; bystanders clap
The incident came a day after the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association President Vincent Vallelong called on anti-
politicians to stay away
By Brie Stimson Fox News

Published March 29, 2024 4:07pm EDT | Updated March 29, 2024 4:51pm EDT

New York Gov Kathy Hochul is seen at the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is seen attending the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral Home in Long Island, New York, on
Friday, March 29, 2024. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared to leave the wake of slain New York City Police
Officer Jonathan Diller just minutes after arriving at the funeral home on Friday afternoon,
video showed.

Video showed the governor speaking with a man outside the Massapequa Funeral Home
on Long Island, then turning around and heading out. Clapping could be heard as she left.

The incident came a day after the NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent Association President
Vincent Vallelong said in a letter to union members, "I’m sure that many elected officials
will attend PO Diller’s funeral, shed a few crocodile tears, and prominently seat themselves
for a good photo opportunity. The sad reality is we don’t want them there."

NYPD JONATHAN DILLER SHOOTING: SUSPECT GUY RIVERA CHARGED WITH MURDER,
ATTEMPTED MURDER IN ATTACK ON OFFICERS

New York Governor Kathy Hochul leaves the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral Home
in Long Island, New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a traffic stop in
Queens earlier this week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

"Their presence is more than a distraction," Vallelong continued. "It is a stain on the legacy
of a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the scores of dedicated and
committed public servants who will carry on his mission despite their constant criticism,
cynicism, negativity, and frivolous accusations."

SUSPECTS IN SHOOTING DEATH OF NYPD OFFICER JONATHAN DILLER IDENTIFIED,

HAVE LENGTHY RECORDS

New York Governor Kathy Hochul arrives at the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral
Home in Long Island, New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a traffic stop
in Queens earlier this week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, 31, was the father of a 1-year-old boy. A violent ex-con has been accused of fatally shooting
him during a stop earlier this week. (Tunnel to Towers Foundation)

Former President Trump attended Diller’s wake on Thursday, saying, "The Diller family will
never be the same – you can never be the same, and we have to stop it. We have to get
back to law and order."

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's motorcade arrives at the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa
Funeral Home in Long Island, New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a
traffic stop in Queens earlier this week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul arrives at the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral
Home in Long Island, New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a traffic stop
in Queens earlier this week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

The 31-year-old father died Monday after a violent ex-con with 21 prior arrests allegedly
shot him in the stomach when police approached the car where the suspect was sitting in
the passenger seat.

Armed police officers stand guard at the wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home in Long Island,
New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a traffic stop in Queens earlier this
week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul arrives at the wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral
Home in Long Island, New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Diller, a three-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a traffic stop
in Queens earlier this week. (Probe-Media for Fox News Digital)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after attending a wake for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer
Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed while making a routine traffic stop on March 25 in the Far Rockaway section of
Queens, at a funeral home in Massapequa Park, New York, U.S., March 28, 2024. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)

Fox News Digital has reached out to the governor's office and the Sergeants Benevolent
Association.

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