(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed law enforcement to brace for the possibility of violence ahead of Thursday’s verdict in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. “In preparation for a verdict in this trial, I directed my Administration to closely coordinate with local and federal law enforcement and we continue to monitor the situation,” Hochul said in a statement. “We are committed to protecting the safety of all New Yorkers and the integrity of our judicial system.” Hochul, a Democrat, said the conviction of the presumptive GOP presidential nominee on 34 fel…