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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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May 28, 2026

Mantener a los neoyorquinos seguros es mi máxima prioridad, por lo que me enorgullece anunciar inversiones récord en las fuerzas del orden para combatir el crimen, fortalecer las protecciones esenciales para los neoyorquinos y mantener a…

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May 28, 2026

I am committed to making sure that spaces like this are protected, preserved and there forever for not just you, your children, but your children's children as well.

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May 28, 2026

I'm going to commit to getting a park in this area on top of this treatment facility, and so the whole community can have a gathering space and to get outside and to recreate and just enjoy the beautiful outdoors and be on sports teams.

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May 28, 2026

We have to restore it, protect it and preserve it.

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May 28, 2026

When I first became Governor, I announced a major renovation here. We announced $26 million to say that this is a place that matters.

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May 28, 2026

Wallace Campus will not only create new affordable housing opportunities on Poughkeepsie’s Main Street Corridor, but will also bring new economic activity to the city and preserve an important piece of Poughkeepsie’s history.

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May 28, 2026

I can handle law enforcement. We've got NYPD. I have State Police. We have all the resources we need to keep our streets safe.

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May 28, 2026

My message is, 'Do what President Trump said.'

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May 28, 2026

I don't think that people should be able to turn their kitchen table into a munitions factory using a 3D printer legally purchased to create guns that can slaughter other human beings.

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May 28, 2026

First of all, I will never be intimidated by anyone, President or not.

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May 28, 2026

Today is just the beginning of our fulfillment of that goal.

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May 28, 2026

Every New Yorker should be able to enter their house of worship and practice their religion without fear.

abcnews.com
Jan 10, 2026

We’ll fight this with every fiber of our being because our kids should not be political pawns in a fight that Donald Trump seems to have with blue-state governors.

cnn.com
Jan 10, 2026

This is a fight we’re going to have to take on if we get that notification.

cnn.com
Dec 27, 2025

The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm.

theguardian.com
Dec 27, 2025

If you can stay off the roads for just a few more hours, delay your travel plans, and allow our plows to get out there and do what they do.

cbsnews.com
Nov 21, 2025

Let's get the Gateway Tunnel finished. Let's work on our subway system, money that we need here in the city. And also just the conversation about how it is not necessary to send in the National Guard, because crime is going down…

cbsnews.com
Nov 13, 2025

Can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course, we can.

usatoday.com
Nov 13, 2025

I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways.

usatoday.com
Nov 5, 2025

The state constitution inhibits Democrats eager to redraw the map.

nytimes.com
Nov 1, 2025

We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA, in order to protect New Yorkers from higher costs.

nypost.com
Nov 1, 2025

My job is to ensure we have enough power to keep the lights on, keep rates affordable and attract major economic development projects.

nypost.com
Oct 30, 2025

The state budget would fully fund the $68.4 billion plan.

nypost.com
Oct 30, 2025

We’re not going to do those extraordinary measures like bringing back the legislature or taxes on people to make up for the federal government’s failure.

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