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.

2 days ago · Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York signed a bill on Monday intended to give the state’s health care providers an extra layer of protection to shield them from prosecution in states that ban abortion.

2 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.

Jan 25, 2025 · 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's State of the State Affordability Agenda is the latest step in her ongoing commitment to help address the cost of living by putting money back in the pockets of New Yorkers statewide. Since taking office, the Hochul Administration has delivered more than $5.5 billion in supplemental payments, tax relief and rebates, as well as ...

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...

Nov 8, 2022 · Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York. She assumed office following the resignation of then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). Hochul served as the 77th Lieutenant Governor of New York, a position she was elected to as Cuomo's running mate in 2014 and 2018.

Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York. Since taking office, she has brought a fresh and collaborative approach to governing and is working hard to get results for New Yorkers.