Recent Actions
FY 2025 New York State Budget
The $237 billion enacted budget delivers on Governor Hochul’s promise to take on the tough issues and deliver results for New Yorkers.
New York and the Crisis in lsrael
Governor Hochul and New York State stand with the State of Israel and all impacted by Hamas’s horrific terrorist attacks.
Taking Action to Address the Asylum Seeker Crisis
Governor Hochul has taken several actions to address the recent influx of asylum seekers and migrants in New York.
GOVERNOR
Kathy Hochul
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. She more recently served in statewide office as Lieutenant Governor and now as the first female Governor of the State of New York.