Kathy Hochul is the 57th 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.

Kathy Hochul has been governor since August 24, 2021. The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York, the head of the executive branch of New York's state government, and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [1] .

Hochul took office as governor of New York on August 24, 2021, after Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. She won a full term in the 2022 election against Republican U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin in the narrowest New York gubernatorial election since 1994.

Governor Hochul announced new steps to make our state safer and protect New Yorkers throughout the subway system. After last year's landmark housing deal, Governor Hochul proposed a bold plan to make owning and renting a home more affordable.

The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York.The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the New York Legislature, to convene the legislature and grant pardons ...

4 days ago · Governor Hocuhl signed legislation affirming New York's status as a safe haven for reproductive health care. Governor Hochul met with Canadian Consul General Tom Clark to discuss affordability and key issues related to the New York-Canada relationship.

Jan 25, 2025 · Kathy Hochul (born August 27, 1958, Woodlawn, New York, U.S.) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the governor of New York since 2021. She is the state’s first female governor.

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This is a list of people who served as the governor of New York. ↑ Clinton instead successfully ran for Vice President of the United States. ↑ Tompkins resigned to be Vice President of the United States.

Jan 1, 2023 · ALBANY, N.Y. -- Sunday was a historic day in the state capital as Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the first woman elected governor of New York. Also taking the oath of office was Lt. Gov....