Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York since 2021
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| February 12 2025 | Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a civil lawsuit against Hochul and other New York officials regarding their handling of immigration issues. |
| February 12 2025 | Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a civil lawsuit against Hochul and other New York officials regarding their handling of immigration issues. |
| January 5 2025 | The halted congestion pricing plan in Manhattan was revived and took effect. |
| January 5 2025 | The halted congestion pricing plan in Manhattan was revived and took effect. |
| 2024 | Kathy Hochul was diagnosed with basal-cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. |
| 2024 | Kathy Hochul was diagnosed with basal-cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. |
| December 2024 | Hochul vetoed a bill to expedite casino licensing in Queens while signing a law to cap annual out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens at $100. |
| December 2024 | Hochul vetoed a bill to expedite casino licensing in Queens while signing a law to cap annual out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens at $100. |
| November 2024 | The congestion pricing plan in Manhattan was revived and is set to take effect on January 5, 2025. |
| November 2024 | The congestion pricing plan in Manhattan was revived and is set to take effect on January 5, 2025. |
| July 2024 | Hochul announced her intention to run for reelection as governor in 2026. |
| July 2024 | Hochul announced her intention to run for reelection as governor in 2026. |
| June 2024 | Kathy Hochul abruptly halted a congestion pricing plan in Manhattan shortly before it was set to go into effect. |
| June 2024 | Kathy Hochul abruptly halted a congestion pricing plan in Manhattan shortly before it was set to go into effect. |
| May 2024 | Hochul faced criticism for remarks about minority children in the Bronx and later apologized for the comment. |
| May 2024 | Hochul faced criticism for remarks about minority children in the Bronx and later apologized for the comment. |
| March 2024 | Hochul coordinated with Eric Adams to deploy 750 National Guard soldiers to the NYC subway system for security checks. |
| March 2024 | Hochul coordinated with Eric Adams to deploy 750 National Guard soldiers to the NYC subway system for security checks. |
| February 2024 | Hochul was the keynote speaker at a United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York event, where she made controversial remarks regarding Israel and Gaza. |
| February 2024 | Hochul was the keynote speaker at a United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York event, where she made controversial remarks regarding Israel and Gaza. |
| January 2024 | Announced a proposal to provide free tuition for specific associate degree programs at State and City University of New York schools. |
| January 2024 | Announced a proposal to provide free tuition for specific associate degree programs at State and City University of New York schools. |
| 2023 | Kathy Hochul advocated for the federal government to expedite work permits for migrants in response to a surge of immigration to New York, urging President Joe Biden to allow migrants to work legally. |
| 2023 | Kathy Hochul advocated for the federal government to expedite work permits for migrants in response to a surge of immigration to New York, urging President Joe Biden to allow migrants to work legally. |
| December 2023 | Hochul vetoed legislation aimed at banning non-compete agreements, responding to lobbying from business interests. |
| December 2023 | Hochul vetoed legislation aimed at banning non-compete agreements, responding to lobbying from business interests. |
| July 2023 | In response to a statewide workforce shortage, Hochul waived exam application fees for all New York State civil service exams through the end of 2025. |
| July 2023 | In response to a statewide workforce shortage, Hochul waived exam application fees for all New York State civil service exams through the end of 2025. |
| April 19 2023 | Hochul's nominations of Rowan D. Wilson as chief judge and Caitlin Halligan as associate judge were confirmed by the New York Senate. |
| April 19 2023 | Hochul's nominations of Rowan D. Wilson as chief judge and Caitlin Halligan as associate judge were confirmed by the New York Senate. |
| January 1 2023 | Hochul was inaugurated to her first full term as governor of New York. |
| January 1 2023 | Hochul was inaugurated to her first full term as governor of New York. |
| 2022 | Kathy Hochul won a full term as governor of New York against Republican U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin. |
| 2022 | Kathy Hochul won a full term as governor of New York against Republican U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin. |
| December 28 2022 | Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act into law after a delay, adding an amendment that manufacturers could provide assemblies of parts instead of individual components. |
| December 28 2022 | Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act into law after a delay, adding an amendment that manufacturers could provide assemblies of parts instead of individual components. |
| June 22 2022 | Hochul announced a $300 million plan to rebuild infrastructure in western New York communities. |
| June 22 2022 | Hochul announced a $300 million plan to rebuild infrastructure in western New York communities. |
| May 3 2022 | Hochul selected U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado as the new lieutenant governor of New York. |
| May 3 2022 | Hochul selected U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado as the new lieutenant governor of New York. |
| April 12 2022 | Brian Benjamin resigned as lieutenant governor after being indicted on federal charges of bribery and other offenses. |
| April 12 2022 | Brian Benjamin resigned as lieutenant governor after being indicted on federal charges of bribery and other offenses. |
| March 2022 | Hochul reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills for taxpayers to fund $850 million for a new stadium, the largest taxpayer contribution for an NFL facility. |
| March 2022 | Hochul reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills for taxpayers to fund $850 million for a new stadium, the largest taxpayer contribution for an NFL facility. |
| February 17 2022 | The New York State Democratic Convention endorsed Kathy Hochul for governor. |
| February 17 2022 | The New York State Democratic Convention endorsed Kathy Hochul for governor. |
| January 2022 | Hochul expanded the existing vaccine mandate for healthcare workers to include a booster shot requirement. |
| January 2022 | Hochul expanded the existing vaccine mandate for healthcare workers to include a booster shot requirement. |
| January 15 2022 | Hochul confirmed that New York's eviction moratorium would expire. |
| January 15 2022 | Hochul confirmed that New York's eviction moratorium would expire. |
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