2023
Recent Actions
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.
Taking Executive Action on Housing
Governor Hochul announced several executive actions to promote housing growth to address NY’s housing crisis driven by a severe housing shortage.
FY 2024 New York State Budget
The $229 billion FY 2024 NYS Budget reflects Governor Hochul's bold agenda to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer.
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.