New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the return of Israeli hostages after two years of suffering, offering prayers for their healing and honoring victims including Omer Neutra and Itay Chen. Reflecting on her post–October 7 visit to Israel and meetings with grieving families—some from New York—Hochul thanked the U.S. administration for helping secure the releases….
In a September 14, 2025 Empire Report op-ed from Albany, NY, Governor Kathy Hochul warns about the alarming rise of political violence and urges leaders and citizens alike to lower the temperature, reject dehumanizing rhetoric, and hold offenders accountable at the ballot box and in public discourse. She explains how social media amplifies extremism and…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a statewide proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, reinforcing her administration’s commitment to supporting survivors and strengthening protections. Her FY26 budget proposal includes doubling funding for rape crisis programs and mandating that all hospitals provide trained forensic examiners. The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul strongly criticized a lawsuit led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice challenging the state’s immigration laws. Hochul called the legal action a publicity stunt, emphasizing that New York’s policies—allowing federal immigration officials access to DMV records only with a judicial warrant—have been upheld by the courts….
“In the hours since the federal government released their memo threatening to slash $3 trillion in federal funding, millions of New Yorkers have voiced their fears that this unprecedented step would take away their health care, defund their local law enforcement agencies, block repairs to roads and bridges and so much more. “The federal government…
Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2025 State of the State address, including more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive. “Your family is my fight — and I will never stop fighting for…