Governor Hochul convened the first meeting of New York’s expanded Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns at the New York State Police Academy to strengthen partnerships among participating agencies and share intelligence and strategies to reduce gun violence.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que 34 niños y adolescentes, cuyos casos de desaparición habían sido reportados a la policía de los condados de Nassau y Suffolk y al Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYPD), fueron localizados gracias a la Operación de Rescate de Niños Desaparecidos de Long Island.

Governor Hochul announced that 34 children and teens reported missing to police in Nassau and Suffolk counties and to the NYPD have been located through the Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation.

Governor Hochul and Attorney General James provide an update on the Cornell sexual assault investigation.

"I have issued an executive order appointing Attorney General James as special prosecutor in this case. As special prosecutor, the Attorney General will investigate this incident and, if warranted, prosecute any offenses arising from that investigation and present evidence to a grand jury."

Governor Hochul signed two pieces of legislation to support members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) by allowing experienced officers to serve longer and strengthening pension benefits for officers who have dedicated their careers to keeping New Yorkers safe.

Governor Hochul announced that Rochester Police Officer Nicole Amatore is the recipient of the 2026 Police Officer of the Year Award for demonstrating exceptional courage and bravery in the face of grave danger.

Governor Hochul announced that a record $70 million will be distributed to 290 nonprofit community-based organizations that are vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks due to their ideology, beliefs or mission.

Governor Hochul announced that a record $70 million will be distributed to 290 nonprofit community-based organizations that are vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks due to their ideology, beliefs or mission.

La gobernadora Hochul informó hoy a los neoyorquinos sobre la continua reducción de la delincuencia y la violencia armada en todo el estado, destacando descensos históricos en incidentes con armas de fuego, víctimas de disparos y homicidios, así como reducciones significativas en los delitos del índice y delitos violentos en lo que va de 2026.