Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
“Every Republican in Congress must stand up for their constituents with disabilities and oppose the United States Department of Justice’s recent decisions to undermine the Americans with Disabilities Act."
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“Every Republican in Congress must stand up for their constituents with disabilities and oppose the United States Department of Justice’s recent decisions to undermine the Americans with Disabilities Act."
Hoy temprano, la Gobernadora Hochul se unió a funcionarios electos y líderes comunitarios para dar la bienvenida a casa a Dylan López Contreras, un estudiante de secundaria de la ciudad de Nueva York que fue arrestado y detenido ilegalmente por agentes federales de inmigración hace 10 meses.
Governor Hochul joined elected officials and community leaders to welcome home Dylan Lopez Contreras, a New York City high school student who was unlawfully arrested and detained by federal immigration agents 10 months ago.
Governor Hochul highlighted Border Patrol’s mismanaged release of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a refugee from Myanmar who was partially blind and never returned to his family, and ICE’s violation of constitutional rights in their recent detainment of Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the National Action Network Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Public Policy Forum.
Governor Hochul announced that 17 New York State landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight, January 19, 2026, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King’s enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
Earlier, Governor Hochul joined Empire State Development (ESD) President, CEO and Commissioner Knight, community leaders, and development partners to celebrate the grand opening of the National Urban League’s new headquarters at the Urban League Empowerment Center in Harlem.
Governor Hochul joined Empire State Development (ESD) President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, community leaders, and development partners to celebrate the grand opening of the National Urban League’s new headquarters at the Urban League Empowerment Center in Harlem.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció el lanzamiento de un concurso de artistas y la selección del lugar para el Monumento a Ruth Bader Ginsburg, que se ubicará en el Muelle 1 del Parque del Puente de Brooklyn.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of an artist competition and site selection for the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial, to be located at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.