Governor Kathy Hochul
@governor.ny.gov
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Infrastructure can be hard after you’ve made a career of stiffing contractors and running projects over budget and behind schedule.
These tunnels were built in 1910 and carry the busiest passenger rail line in America.
Release the funding and let us build.
These tunnels were built in 1910 and carry the busiest passenger rail line in America.
Release the funding and let us build.
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Infrastructure can be hard after you’ve made a career of stiffing contractors and running projects over budget and behind schedule.
These tunnels were built in 1910 and carry the busiest passenger rail line in America.
Release the funding and let us build.
These tunnels were built in 1910 and carry the busiest passenger rail line in America.
Release the funding and let us build.
Good morning. Go Bill. ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Good morning. Go Bill. ❤️
From Buffalo to Long Island, Black communities continue to define the spirit of New York through courage, creativity, and strength.
We are proud to celebrate their lasting impact today and every day.
We are proud to celebrate their lasting impact today and every day.
February 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
From Buffalo to Long Island, Black communities continue to define the spirit of New York through courage, creativity, and strength.
We are proud to celebrate their lasting impact today and every day.
We are proud to celebrate their lasting impact today and every day.
NEW: The Trump administration’s legal stay to avoid funding the Gateway Tunnel has expired.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
NEW: The Trump administration’s legal stay to avoid funding the Gateway Tunnel has expired.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
Stonewall is a symbol in New York and across America of the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.
They deserve better than the vitriol they’ve endured from the Trump Administration.
They can count on their Governor to stand with them every step of the way.
They deserve better than the vitriol they’ve endured from the Trump Administration.
They can count on their Governor to stand with them every step of the way.
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Stonewall is a symbol in New York and across America of the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.
They deserve better than the vitriol they’ve endured from the Trump Administration.
They can count on their Governor to stand with them every step of the way.
They deserve better than the vitriol they’ve endured from the Trump Administration.
They can count on their Governor to stand with them every step of the way.
I spent the day on Long Island talking with seniors, small business owners, and families.
The conversations I had all came back to one thing: Prices are too high.
New Yorkers need relief — and we’re delivering it.
The conversations I had all came back to one thing: Prices are too high.
New Yorkers need relief — and we’re delivering it.
February 11, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I spent the day on Long Island talking with seniors, small business owners, and families.
The conversations I had all came back to one thing: Prices are too high.
New Yorkers need relief — and we’re delivering it.
The conversations I had all came back to one thing: Prices are too high.
New Yorkers need relief — and we’re delivering it.
Today I heard directly from auto workers and customers about the brazen acts of fraud that are jacking up auto insurance premiums.
Cracking down on these fraudsters is one way we will help lower costs for drivers here on Long Island and across the state.
Cracking down on these fraudsters is one way we will help lower costs for drivers here on Long Island and across the state.
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Today I heard directly from auto workers and customers about the brazen acts of fraud that are jacking up auto insurance premiums.
Cracking down on these fraudsters is one way we will help lower costs for drivers here on Long Island and across the state.
Cracking down on these fraudsters is one way we will help lower costs for drivers here on Long Island and across the state.
First the Trump Administration worked to erase transgender history from the Stonewall Monument and now they have secretly removed the pride flag — a shameful attempt to erase our LGBTQ history.
I will not let this administration rollback the rights we fought so hard for.
I will not let this administration rollback the rights we fought so hard for.
LGBTQ Pride flag removed from NYC Stonewall National Monument after Trump admin. directive
Apparently following orders from a Jan. 21 memo from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the large pride flag was removed over the weekend.
www.nydailynews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
First the Trump Administration worked to erase transgender history from the Stonewall Monument and now they have secretly removed the pride flag — a shameful attempt to erase our LGBTQ history.
I will not let this administration rollback the rights we fought so hard for.
I will not let this administration rollback the rights we fought so hard for.
More homes means a more affordable New York.
Today I stood with @mayor.nyc.gov and our partners in labor to send a clear message: Let them build.
Today I stood with @mayor.nyc.gov and our partners in labor to send a clear message: Let them build.
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
More homes means a more affordable New York.
Today I stood with @mayor.nyc.gov and our partners in labor to send a clear message: Let them build.
Today I stood with @mayor.nyc.gov and our partners in labor to send a clear message: Let them build.
Proud to stand with bipartisan law enforcement and county leaders today backing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act.
Local police should focus on local crime. That's what keeps New Yorkers safe.
Local police should focus on local crime. That's what keeps New Yorkers safe.
February 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Proud to stand with bipartisan law enforcement and county leaders today backing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act.
Local police should focus on local crime. That's what keeps New Yorkers safe.
Local police should focus on local crime. That's what keeps New Yorkers safe.
Our local police are here to keep local communities safe.
I won’t let a rogue federal agency turn them into immigration agents.
I won’t let a rogue federal agency turn them into immigration agents.
February 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Our local police are here to keep local communities safe.
I won’t let a rogue federal agency turn them into immigration agents.
I won’t let a rogue federal agency turn them into immigration agents.
To get to the bottom of car insurance fraud, I went straight to the experts at TACS Autobody in Glenmont.
We’re pumping the brakes on sky high insurance premiums.
We’re pumping the brakes on sky high insurance premiums.
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
To get to the bottom of car insurance fraud, I went straight to the experts at TACS Autobody in Glenmont.
We’re pumping the brakes on sky high insurance premiums.
We’re pumping the brakes on sky high insurance premiums.
Trump loses. New Yorkers win. Again.
Breaking News: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars for a rail tunnel under the Hudson River.
U.S. Judge Says Trump Cannot Halt Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project
Nearly all of the work had stopped on Friday while negotiations continued in Washington and litigation played out in court.
nyti.ms
February 7, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Trump loses. New Yorkers win. Again.
New York knows how to rise to the moment — and so do our athletes. Best of luck to all the incredible New Yorkers competing for Team USA at the #WinterOlympics!
We’re with you all the way. 🇺🇸 🥇
We’re with you all the way. 🇺🇸 🥇
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
New York knows how to rise to the moment — and so do our athletes. Best of luck to all the incredible New Yorkers competing for Team USA at the #WinterOlympics!
We’re with you all the way. 🇺🇸 🥇
We’re with you all the way. 🇺🇸 🥇
Work on the Gateway Tunnel is now halted, with federal funding still frozen.
Thousands of jobs on the line. Billions in economic benefits at risk.
All because Donald Trump is on a revenge tour.
We’re fighting this illegal action to deliver for New Yorkers.
Thousands of jobs on the line. Billions in economic benefits at risk.
All because Donald Trump is on a revenge tour.
We’re fighting this illegal action to deliver for New Yorkers.
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Work on the Gateway Tunnel is now halted, with federal funding still frozen.
Thousands of jobs on the line. Billions in economic benefits at risk.
All because Donald Trump is on a revenge tour.
We’re fighting this illegal action to deliver for New Yorkers.
Thousands of jobs on the line. Billions in economic benefits at risk.
All because Donald Trump is on a revenge tour.
We’re fighting this illegal action to deliver for New Yorkers.
As part of Donald Trump’s revenge tour, his administration is illegally withholding Gateway Tunnel funding, risking thousands of jobs and jeopardizing America’s most critical infrastructure project.
We’ll see them in court.
We’ll see them in court.
New York sues Trump administration over funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels
The administration put a hold on the funding in September.
ny1.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
As part of Donald Trump’s revenge tour, his administration is illegally withholding Gateway Tunnel funding, risking thousands of jobs and jeopardizing America’s most critical infrastructure project.
We’ll see them in court.
We’ll see them in court.
When Donald Trump tried to put Long Islanders out of work and override New York’s energy independence, I fought back.
We took him to court. We won.
New York will decide how we power our homes and protect our energy future. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
We took him to court. We won.
New York will decide how we power our homes and protect our energy future. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM
When Donald Trump tried to put Long Islanders out of work and override New York’s energy independence, I fought back.
We took him to court. We won.
New York will decide how we power our homes and protect our energy future. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
We took him to court. We won.
New York will decide how we power our homes and protect our energy future. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
Local cops should be focused on local crime.
Today I'm announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to stop ICE from deputizing police to do a federal agency’s job.
Today I'm announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to stop ICE from deputizing police to do a federal agency’s job.
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Local cops should be focused on local crime.
Today I'm announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to stop ICE from deputizing police to do a federal agency’s job.
Today I'm announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to stop ICE from deputizing police to do a federal agency’s job.
Declaring January as Muslim American Heritage Month is about lifting up our Muslim neighbors who make New York, New York.
Grateful to gather in New York City to celebrate their contributions to our great state! Barak Allahu Feekum.
Grateful to gather in New York City to celebrate their contributions to our great state! Barak Allahu Feekum.
January 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Declaring January as Muslim American Heritage Month is about lifting up our Muslim neighbors who make New York, New York.
Grateful to gather in New York City to celebrate their contributions to our great state! Barak Allahu Feekum.
Grateful to gather in New York City to celebrate their contributions to our great state! Barak Allahu Feekum.
New York, we’re not through this winter storm just yet. Stay off the roads, check on your neighbors, and stay safe.
January 25, 2026 at 8:39 PM
New York, we’re not through this winter storm just yet. Stay off the roads, check on your neighbors, and stay safe.
Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Secretary Noem offered assistance to New York ahead of the impending snowstorm.
I shared that the fastest way to help is for ICE to back off so people feel safe accessing warming centers, shelters, hospitals, and houses of worship.
I shared that the fastest way to help is for ICE to back off so people feel safe accessing warming centers, shelters, hospitals, and houses of worship.
January 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Secretary Noem offered assistance to New York ahead of the impending snowstorm.
I shared that the fastest way to help is for ICE to back off so people feel safe accessing warming centers, shelters, hospitals, and houses of worship.
I shared that the fastest way to help is for ICE to back off so people feel safe accessing warming centers, shelters, hospitals, and houses of worship.
Another horrific outcome from a federal operation that has clearly spun out of control.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
BREAKING: Federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz says.
Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says
Minnesota's governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Another horrific outcome from a federal operation that has clearly spun out of control.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
Stop the war on children.
January 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Stop the war on children.