Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul began her career in public service on her local Town Board before serving as Erie County Clerk, and then as a member of Congress for New York’s 26th Congressional District.

Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State. She began her career in public service on her local Town Board, before serving as Erie County Clerk and as a Member of Congress for New York’s 26th Congressional District.

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4 days ago · Governor Hochul announced $20.7 million to support SNUG Street Outreach programs that work to reduce gun violence and save lives in 14 communities across New York State.

Dec 9, 2024 · As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025.

Oct 9, 2024 · Alongside former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, New York government officials and other gun safety advocates, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that gun violence in New York State has declined 47 percent since she took office in 2021.

Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State Address on January 14 in Albany. It includes more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe, and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive.

Aug 23, 2022 · On August 24, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in as New York's 57th Governor. The first woman to ever lead the Empire State, she hit the ground running to usher in a new era for New York and deliver results.

Jan 9, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold …

Jan 1, 2025 · Governor Hochul fought to raise the Minimum Wage and index it to inflation – it is now $16.50 in New York City, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, and $15.50 elsewhere in the state.