Women
Governor Hochul designated March as Women's History Month to celebrate the achievements of New York women.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of an exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month in the New York State Capitol.
Governor Hochul and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responded to threats against abortion access.
Earlier, Governor Hochul responded to threats to reproductive rights following news that Donald Trump intends to pursue a nationwide abortion ban if elected President.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts’ 2024 Day of Action in Albany.
Governor Hochul recognized January as Stalking Awareness Month and January 18 as Stalking Awareness Day of Action in New York State, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated in yellow tonight, January 18, in honor of those impacted by stalking and all gender-based violence.
On January 1, 2023, Governor Hochul took her oath of office as the 57th Governor of New York, saying of New Yorkers: “In the face of adversity, we always persist, we persevere, we prevail.”
La gobernadora Hochul firmó la legislación S.4266-A/A.5088-A para establecer un grupo de trabajo sobre mujeres y niñas desaparecidas que son negras, indígenas y de color.
Governor Hochul signed legislation S.4266-A/A.5088-A to establish a task force on missing women and girls who are Black, Indigenous and people of color.
Governor Hochul recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated in purple tonight, October 1, and on Purple Thursday, October 19, in honor of those impacted by domestic violence.