Kathy Hochul
Governor
NY Governor
Kathy Hochul became the first female Governor of New York when she succeeded Andrew Cuomo in August 2021 following his resignation. A former congresswoman from the Buffalo area and lieutenant governor, she won a full term in 2022 against Republican Lee Zeldin by 6 points — closer than expected in a heavily blue state. She is seeking re-election in 2026 and faces challenges on housing affordability, public safety perceptions, and transit reliability in New York City.
Housing
Build 800,000 new homes over the next decade to address New York's housing crisis
- Proposed the New York Housing Compact to require municipalities to meet housing targets
- Backed "City of Yes" zoning reforms allowing more housing in NYC
- Signed legislation expanding protections for renters in rent-stabilized apartments
Public Safety
Strengthen bail and discovery laws; combat retail theft and subway crime
- Signed bail reform amendments expanding pretrial detention options
- Proposed increased subway safety funding and NYPD presence in stations
- Backed retail theft crackdown legislation targeting organized crime
Climate & Infrastructure
Meet New York's nation-leading climate goals while maintaining grid reliability
- Signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act into implementation
- Championed offshore wind development off Long Island and Upstate NY
- Oversaw historic MTA capital plan investment in New York's transit system
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