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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 8, 2026

Bezalel Smotrich is a far-right extremist whose hateful and divisive rhetoric is fundamentally at odds with the values we hold dear in New York… I strongly condemn his participation.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 7, 2026

Our kids are going to be liberated and have a chance to be children again, without their mental health being compromised by these AI companies.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

That is my moral responsibility, or else why am I taking up space here on Earth? All of us have that.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

Every New Yorker deserves to live in a safe community free from gun violence. As we honor the lives lost, stand with survivors and support families impacted by gun violence, we also recognize the progress New York has made through…

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

And a lot of people said no. They said, 'Dead on arrival. It ain't happening, Governor.' Guess what, my friends? With the strength of all of you behind me, we got it done.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

Now, not only am I the first woman Governor, I'm the first mom Governor, I'm the first grandma Governor. How about that one?

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

The 250th birthday of our country has given us the opportunity to unite with our neighbors and communities and celebrate.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

We're going to have universal childcare in the state of New York so you don't have to worry about it. Your babies, your kids will be taken care of by good, loving people in secure places.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

Because if we don't stand up, then who? If not us, then who? And I don't want to be judged by future generations and say, 'hey, you were sitting on the sidelines when everything spiraled out of control. Where were you? Where was your…

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

“will give New Yorkers the power to fight back against attempts by Donald Trump and his allies to rig our elections.”

abcnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

We, my friends, have it on our shoulders to continue that fight, and that's what I'm going to do every single day, taking on Washington with Attorney General Tish James, who fights them in the courts.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 6, 2026

“As Republicans across the country redraw maps to shield themselves from accountability, it’s more important than ever that New Yorkers have a voice in the process,”

abcnews.com

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