Governor Kathy Hochul

March 22, 2023

Public Safety Investments and Reforms

Governor Hochul outlined $491.9M in investments in public safety reforms and proven strategies to address gun violence, reduce recidivism, and support the criminal justice system.

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2023

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FY 2024 Executive Budget

The FY 2024 Executive Budget reflects Governor Hochul’s bold agenda to make New York more affordable, more livable, and safer.

New Boosters Available

New Yorkers 5 and older are eligible for the updated bivalent boosters designed to strengthen defenses against Omicron subvariants.

Preventing Gun Violence & Protecting Public Safety

Governor Hochul has taken bold actions to protect public safety, end gun violence, and combat domestic terrorism.

2023 State of the State

Achieving the New York Dream

Governor Hochul's 2023 agenda includes 147 bold initiatives to create a more affordable, more livable, and safer New York.

2023 Agenda

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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.

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