Kathy Hochul

And we have to continue fighting. These are the liberties we enjoy today. They were hard fought for, and we have to make sure that the liberties we enjoy today are there for people 250 years from now.

The perseverance of those who came before us and willing to stand up and defend a concept that was so new, so untested, but they all believed in this one common purpose, and they believed in something bigger than themselves.

New York played a pivotal role in America’s fight for independence so there’s no better place to mark the 250th birthday of our nation.

We will always stand hand-in-hand with our LGBTQ+ community and continue our fight for equality because feeling safe is a human right.

When there are assaults on LGBTQ+ rights all across America, New York will not sit on the sidelines.

New York is the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ movement, and I could not be prouder of that.

I promised to stand up and fight for our farmers and I’m proud that our Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program will provide the much-needed relief to New York’s farmers who feed our communities.

The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are reckless and damaging to so many of our industries, including our agricultural producers, who rely so heavily on the forces of international markets.

That is the State of New York, and I'm proud to stand here with all of you, all of our members of the coalition who've been out there fighting every single day.

We have a long, long history of standing up for people who are oppressed, who need our help.

We're banning masks for immigration enforcers as well as anyone who wears a badge. We should know who you are.

Today, hundreds of thousands of individuals woke up with this dread, this fear in their hearts because their rights are being abandoned by the Trump administration and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Making sure students have access to healthy meals improves their mental wellbeing and their academic performance.

It’s simple: No kid should go hungry, which is why we introduced free school meals statewide,

The Empire State Service Corps supports local communities across New York State, while engaging students in meaningful paid service opportunities.

For those experiencing homelessness, supportive services and a stable home can be life-changing.

These smart investments will strengthen vital upstate travel corridors for everyone – businesses, commuters, college students, residents, and visitors alike.

We gotta give this place some good karma, right?

Alright, seriously? You want to win a championship season with that kind of enthusiasm? Men and women of labor you know what I’m talking about.

All right, let’s get this party started — let’s go!

This is New York. We fight back. We defend our people.

New York continues to make historic progress reducing gun violence and making our communities safer.

Together, we're creating an experience that is accessible, affordable and memorable while continuing to invest in the future of youth soccer across our state.

At a time when the cost of entertainment and family activities continues to rise, New York is making sure that every family has the opportunity to be part of the excitement of the 2026 World Cup.

We believe that people exercising law enforcement should be held accountable to the public.