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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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Feb 12, 2025

I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana. Not now, not ever.

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Feb 12, 2025

Louisiana has changed their laws, but that has no bearing on the laws here in the state of New York.

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Feb 12, 2025

I expect Pam Bondi's worthless, publicity-driven lawsuit to be a total failure, just like all the others.

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Feb 11, 2025

There's no way I'm letting federal agents, or Elon Musk's shadowy DOGE operation, get unfettered access to the personal data of any New Yorker in the DMV system.

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Feb 11, 2025

What I've reinforced is the fact that we have always worked with ICE when it comes to removing people who have committed serious crimes.

newsweek.com
Feb 11, 2025

We expect Pam Bondi's worthless, publicity-driven lawsuit to be a total failure, just like all the others. Let me be clear: New York is not backing down.

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Feb 11, 2025

New York is proud that immigrants from across the globe come here searching for a better life — people like my grandparents who left Ireland looking for the American dream.

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Feb 10, 2025

Over the last week, inspectors have detected seven cases of bird flu in poultry.

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Feb 9, 2025

New York will continue fighting to combat cyber threats, ensure the privacy and safety of our data, and safeguard against state-sponsored censorship.

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Feb 9, 2025

Public safety is my top priority and we’re working aggressively to protect New Yorkers from foreign and domestic threats.

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Feb 8, 2025

My top priority will always be to keep New Yorkers safe, and I have directed our state agencies to use all available resources to ensure we are taking every measure necessary to keep the risk to the public low.

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Feb 7, 2025

I’m calling for a sweeping middle-class tax cut. New York to deliver the lowest tax rates in 70 years, and it’ll save hardworking taxpayers $1 billion.

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Feb 7, 2025

I’m calling for a sweeping middle-class tax cut.

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Feb 6, 2025

These are just simply measured, common-sense steps that will curb the spread of bird flu and ultimately, to keep New Yorkers safe, which is always my top priority.

cnn.com
Feb 6, 2025

These are just simply measured, common sense steps that'll curb the spread of bird flu and ultimately keep New Yorkers safe, which is always my top priority.

newsweek.com
Feb 6, 2025

Those responsible for Mr Brooks' death must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, and I recognize the need to build an airtight prosecution to ensure those individuals are brought to justice.

bbc.com
Feb 6, 2025

ICE was only going after 'people who committed crimes, serious offenders, and those are exactly the people we want removed from the state of New York.'

thenation.com
Feb 5, 2025

This reprehensible act of violence demands the full force of our justice system — the family of Mr. Brooks deserves no further delays.

nbcnews.com
Feb 5, 2025

Those responsible for Mr. Brooks’ death must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

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Jan 31, 2025

Republicans are fighting to have a national abortion ban that will deny reproductive freedom to women, not just in our state, but all across America.

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Jan 31, 2025

I will never, under any circumstances, turn this doctor over to the state of Louisiana under any extradition request.

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Jan 20, 2025

In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor; overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly.

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Jan 13, 2025

There is nothing compassionate about letting people put themselves or others at risk.

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Jan 13, 2025

More police where they’re needed, safety infrastructure, and critical interventions to help the homeless and mentally ill get the help they need instead of languishing on trains and frightening commuters.

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