Hochul took office as governor of New York on August 24, 2021, after Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. She won a full term in the 2022 election against Republican U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin in the narrowest New York gubernatorial election since 1994.

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.

17 hours ago · Hochul plans to wait at least until after Wednesday’s hearing to make any decisions, according to the Rev. Al Sharpton, who said last week the terms of the dismissal effectively make the mayor ...

1 day ago · Hochul said that the four officials’ resignations raised “serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration.” “This is an unmitigated disaster,” said Mark ...

23 hours ago · Hochul said she will do what is best for New York City. “Let me be clear: my most urgent concern is the well-being of my 8.3 million constituents who live in New York City," Hochul said.

2 days ago · Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on two winter storms expected to impact areas throughout the State today through Sunday. Governor Hochul convened a conversation with mothers at Fox’s Deli in Rochester to highlight her 2025 State of …

5 days ago · Kathy Hochul (born August 27, 1958, Woodlawn, New York, U.S.) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the governor of New York since 2021. She is the state’s first female governor.

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.

Jan 14, 2025 · ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched voters on a series of populist economic policies — floating proposals to hand out free money, slash taxes and fight hedge funds — in a speech Tuesday aimed at cleaning up the kitchen table issues that damaged Democrats in November.

Dec 10, 2024 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a proposal to send checks up to $500 back to taxpayers to address the high cost of living. Hochul announced her " inflation refund" idea on Monday as the...