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.

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. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2025 State of the State Book.

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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.

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.

3 days ago · Governor Hochul announced that $55 million would be awarded to 57 counties and New York City to bolster the State’s emergency response and communications systems.

Nov 26, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women's rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.

Jan 1, 2025 · Governor Hochul's proposed Inflation Refund in New York State would provide around $3 billion in direct payments to 8.6 million taxpayers.

Nov 7, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of pay increases for about 2,100 New York State employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies to help attract and retain talent.