Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget plan unveiled Tuesday devotes $40 million to wage war against shoplifters — with more than half going to the New York State Police. Hochul’s executive budget for the 2025 fiscal year also provides $10 million to boost security around Jewish and other faith-based institutions amid a rise in hate crimes, including antisemitism, since war in the Middle East broke out in October. The governor’s retail theft fighting plan steers $25.2 million in new funding to the state police, $10 million to district attorneys and $5 million to local law enforcement. The package also offers a $3,000...