The Trump administration is already trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor to squeeze and weaken our city.
Kathy Hochul
The Public Record
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.
The Trump administration has said already it’s trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor as leverage to squeeze and punish our city.
The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.
The brutal attack on Mr. Brooks was sickening, and I immediately moved to terminate the employment of those involved.
I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana — not now, not ever.
This is an opportunity to install safeguards that we need to have in place to give people confidence that there’s only one factor in every decision that’s made, and that’s what’s best for the people of the city.
My strong belief is that the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.
These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the residents in the surrounding communities.
While I am confident we will resolve this illegal strike, I am grateful for the thousands of correction officers and staff that are continuing to report for duty - I thank them for their continued service and for doing the right thing.
My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.
After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence removal proceedings at this time.
In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor.
I recognize the immense responsibility I hold as governor and the constitutional powers granted to this office.
The alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.
President Donald Trump tweeted, 'Long live the king.' I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years.
The streets of this city, where battles were fought, we stood up to a king and we won then and we will.





