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Honoring Minnesota State Representative and Husband
June 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
June 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM EDT"While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers."
Confirmation of Administration Appointees by the Senate
June 13, 2025 | 4:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the confirmation of new and re-appointed administration appointees by the New York State Senate.
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Governor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.

Governor Hochul participated in the 2025 Buffalo Juneteenth Parade.

"While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers."

Governor Hochul announced the confirmation of new and re-appointed administration appointees by the New York State Senate.

Earlier, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at a memorial service for Representative Charles B. Rangel.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of Mosaic Apartments, a 60-unit affordable housing development in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood in the City of Schenectady.

The USA Today Network published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul about her commitment as New York’s first Mom Governor to fighting for our kids, including her nation-leading cell phone ban to her work cracking down on addictive social media algorithms and tackling AI threats head on.

Governor Hochul and the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will return to historic Saratoga Race Course in June 2026 for a third and final year to allow for the on-time and uninterrupted construction of a new Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.

Presidente Comer, Miembro de Mayor Rango Lynch y Miembros del Comité, en este preciso momento, las calles de una ciudad estadounidense han sido militarizadas a pesar de las objeciones del Gobernador.

Read Governor Hochul's remarks as prepared to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.