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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

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

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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

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

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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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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

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 13, 2025

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

usatoday.com
Nov 5, 2025

the state constitution inhibits Democrats eager to redraw the map.

nytimes.com

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