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.

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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.

5 days ago · Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.

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.

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 14, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to begin implementing congestion pricing in New York City by early January. In keeping with her promise to lower the cost of tolls from $15, the Governor’s plan features a 40 percent reduction in all tolls for vehicles entering the City’s Central Business District (CBD), saving commuters up to ...

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.

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.

Sep 13, 2023 · Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the CDC’s approval last night of an updated COVID-19 vaccine and urged New Yorkers to get the shot once it is available later this week.