Governor Kathy Hochul

NYS #VaxandWin Football Sweepstakes

September 23, 2021

Eligible New Yorkers who received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose Sept. 9 through Oct. 24, can enter to win prizes from the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, and the New York Jets.

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Response to Hurricane Ida

Disaster Relief and Response Resources

Find information on available disaster assistance programs and services such as shelter and access to food.

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Priorities

Education

Ensuring a Safe, Productive Return to Schools

Governor Hochul's new, comprehensive plan includes a universal mask mandate, vaccines for school employees, and a COVID-19 testing in schools program.

Housing

Accelerating State Rent Relief Program

A series of changes to New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will both attract more applications and accelerate payments.

GOVERNOR

Kathy Hochul

Biography

Kathy Hochul is the 57^th 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.

Recent Actions

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

Most COVID-19 restrictions across commercial and business settings have been lifted as 70% of New Yorkers 18+ have received the first dose of the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is here. Get the facts on the vaccination process in New York State.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Excelsior Pass Plus

NY’s successful first-in-the-nation platform now expands business & travel opportunities by offering a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record recognized around the world.

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