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Kathy Hochul

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Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, having assumed office on August 24, 2021. She is the first female governor of the state. Prior to her governorship, Hochul served as the Lieutenant Governor of New York from January 1, 2015, until she became governor. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, women's rights, and public safety.

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Jun 14, 2026

We have to navigate the chaos and uncertainty that's coming almost hourly out of Washington.

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Jun 14, 2026

We need to do more to bring universal childcare to the State of New York.

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Jun 14, 2026

I put us on a path as New York's first mom Governor who understood what it's like when you have to leave a job you love because you couldn't afford or find affordable childcare.

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Jun 14, 2026

We need to score real wins and really fix broken systems that make life harder and more expensive, and that's what I did in this year's Budget.

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Jun 14, 2026

During the hot summer months, it is important more than ever for New Yorkers to have a place that they can gather and will keep them cool,

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Jun 14, 2026

New York State is focused on modernizing its transportation infrastructure.

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Jun 14, 2026

We are pleased to come to this fair agreement with the hard-working members of PEF, and I appreciate the union leadership for working toward this deal.

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Jun 14, 2026

And remember, you exercise your rights by showing up to vote. There is an election in a couple of weeks. Make sure you show up and vote in the primaries and let people know who you're with. That's how we honor our democracy, everyone.

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Jun 14, 2026

We signed this bill that says that we are now making Harriet Tubman part of our scenic byway, so wherever you go along this trail, you will see her name, big as she can be, by DOT signs. Know that story, my friends, and if the children…

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Jun 14, 2026

Here's why we're here today. To ask, are we really still free? Are people still free to live where they want to live? Still free to work where they want to work? Still free to get the education they want for their children? Are they able…

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Jun 14, 2026

There is no state in the nation with a larger Underground Railroad footprint than the Empire State, and this legislation will highlight a network of important sites along a newly created byway honoring the legacy of the Underground…

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Jun 14, 2026

In New York, we are setting the rules of the road instead of letting AI run the show.

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Jun 12, 2026

I’ve always said that our state parks and lands are for everyone, and ‘Get Outdoors & Get Together Day’ is my invitation to all New Yorkers, no matter what your background or ability, to get outside and experience the outdoor beauty that…

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Jun 12, 2026

The I-81 Viaduct Project is at the forefront of a statewide effort to weave neighborhoods back together after being torn apart by interstates that cut through the heart of these once thriving communities.

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Jun 12, 2026

With NY PLATES, we are making a direct investment in the infrastructure of hunger relief – expanding capacity, modernizing operations, and standing up for New Yorkers at a time when the federal government is turning its back on critical…

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Jun 12, 2026

Food banks and pantries across New York are working around the clock to make sure no family goes hungry, and they deserve the facilities and equipment to do that work effectively.

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Jun 12, 2026

This is a moment that we should treasure and unify all of us in the love of this beautiful sport.

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Jun 12, 2026

Cheering for the team you love shouldn't happen alone in your living room, right? This is a team sport. A whole community has to come together and celebrate.

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Jun 12, 2026

A special event every day starting today until June 27th. The whole family should come here.

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Jun 12, 2026

That's why we're here. We are creating a special event because we love our fans. Our fans are so loyal, here and around the world.

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Jun 12, 2026

I want to make sure it happens all over New York, so we're having Fan Fests everywhere, the boroughs, upstate, downstate, because no one should be denied the chance to get together for this once in a generation experience.

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Jun 12, 2026

The world has changed so dramatically under this administration and the threats by Tom Homan, which we're hearing, but I want to send a message right back: Not here, not New York, not ever.

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Jun 12, 2026

We expect our laws to be complied with. We don't want our jails being used for any purpose other than local law enforcement purposes. It's not their job to be ICE detention centers either.

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Jun 12, 2026

We're only going after the baddest of the bad, the worst of the worst," and yet they're talking about a surge in an urban area like New York City that is just going to create chaos, and especially around the World Cup…That's not who we are…

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Jun 12, 2026

The time has finally come to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup to New York and I could not be more proud of the work we have done to bring the celebrations to every corner of our state.

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