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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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Jul 9, 2026

So as we continue to make New York more affordable, I believe that building more housing is the linchpin to that.

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Jul 9, 2026

We launched these two programs because we know investing in downtowns is not about investing in a space. It's about investing in people and their identity, which is often so linked to the community they're raised in or that they move to.

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Jul 8, 2026

New York State is home to some of the world's greatest sports teams, and we couldn't be more excited to officially add the reigning NWSL Champions, Gotham FC, to our ranks

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Jul 8, 2026

This is all about giving the women what they have deserved all along. They've always deserved first rate. They deserve the pay. They deserve the facilities. They deserve the fans, and we're going to be delivering that right here in New…

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Jul 8, 2026

People are just so happy these days, and soccer has been that unifying force. So now to make this announcement at this moment in history is just the perfect timing to say we're taking it to the next level… We believe in soccer. We believe…

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Jul 8, 2026

We say we will never, ever, ever forget those sacrifices.

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Jul 8, 2026

We will not be divided because we're New Yorkers and we stick together.

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Jul 8, 2026

I want to make sure you know how proud I am to be associated with this powerhouse of a union.

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Jul 8, 2026

For more than 60 years, Rochester has waited to see this historic landmark restored, and today we're delivering on that promise.

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Jul 8, 2026

Bartlett Crossing transforms vacant land into affordable housing in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant communities.

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Jul 8, 2026

The Nest is a transformative project that will breathe new life into a vacant parcel and bring workforce and market-rate housing, career development opportunities, and a new vibrancy to downtown Niagara Falls.

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Jul 8, 2026

Our polling shows us beating her as well.

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Jul 8, 2026

It would have been a different race.

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Jul 8, 2026

She had the ability to raise a lot of money.

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Jul 8, 2026

Probably. I mean, Bruce is, you know, Bruce.

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Jul 7, 2026

Law enforcement is doing an incredible job. Crime on Long Island is down 22 percent compared to 2022 when I first took office. That is a dramatic drop. And this year we're continuing the momentum. Crime on Long Island is down 11 percent…

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Jul 7, 2026

What I realized is that we need to have statewide, a statewide system for records. I'm sure every member of the law enforcement community standing with me here today would tell you how frustrating and exasperating it is all the time spent…

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Jul 7, 2026

And so that's why I just want to say we're here to help. We also need our federal partners…to fight hard for that money and see if they can get the federal government to reverse that decision that is going to hurt the people they represent.

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Jul 7, 2026

And I just want to say it was enormously disappointing for us to learn from Washington that they denied our disaster declaration to get reimbursement for the communities from the snowstorm here on Long Island that we applied for.

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Jul 7, 2026

Long Island has been battered by Mother Nature incessantly this year. You think about the brutal winter storms, the blizzard, the incredible heat wave we've just endured and now flash flooding.

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Jul 7, 2026

Blink and it's there, that is basically how you can describe what a flash flood is. There is no time to prepare for it, it is something that comes up unexpectedly and can be very, very dangerous.

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Jul 7, 2026

Today, we are stating once and for all that this greenway will remain for generations to come.

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Jul 7, 2026

Keeping New Yorkers safe means ensuring the men and women who protect our communities have the tools and technology they need to meet today’s public safety challenges.

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Jul 7, 2026

People shouldn’t have to break the bank to have fun.

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Jul 7, 2026

The Great New York State Fair is a time-honored tradition, celebrating our agricultural heritage and a cornerstone of our summers here in New York State.

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