Governor Kathy Hochul
@governor.ny.gov
Official Bluesky account for the 57th Governor of New York State. Social Media Use Policy: https://www.ny.gov/social-media-policy
We’re putting more money in the pockets of New York workers.
Starting January 1, the minimum wage will rise to $17/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester and $16/hour in the rest of the state. That's $1,000 more for every minimum wage worker.
Starting January 1, the minimum wage will rise to $17/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester and $16/hour in the rest of the state. That's $1,000 more for every minimum wage worker.
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We’re putting more money in the pockets of New York workers.
Starting January 1, the minimum wage will rise to $17/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester and $16/hour in the rest of the state. That's $1,000 more for every minimum wage worker.
Starting January 1, the minimum wage will rise to $17/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester and $16/hour in the rest of the state. That's $1,000 more for every minimum wage worker.
New York and Ontario are committed to creating good-paying jobs and reliable energy for our communities.
By working together on nuclear, that's what we'll deliver.
And we'll keep building a brighter future for both sides of the border — no matter what comes out of Washington.
By working together on nuclear, that's what we'll deliver.
And we'll keep building a brighter future for both sides of the border — no matter what comes out of Washington.
December 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New York and Ontario are committed to creating good-paying jobs and reliable energy for our communities.
By working together on nuclear, that's what we'll deliver.
And we'll keep building a brighter future for both sides of the border — no matter what comes out of Washington.
By working together on nuclear, that's what we'll deliver.
And we'll keep building a brighter future for both sides of the border — no matter what comes out of Washington.
The responsibility of protecting and serving comes with an enormous price. Asking for help should never be one of them.
Today, I signed the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act to ensure officers can seek care with trust and privacy.
Today, I signed the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act to ensure officers can seek care with trust and privacy.
December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The responsibility of protecting and serving comes with an enormous price. Asking for help should never be one of them.
Today, I signed the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act to ensure officers can seek care with trust and privacy.
Today, I signed the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act to ensure officers can seek care with trust and privacy.
Big news: Record investments are putting New York City's subway on track for its safest year in a generation.
The subway is the lifeblood of our city. Today, I’m investing another $77 million to give @nypdnews.bsky.social the tools they need to keep riders safe.
The subway is the lifeblood of our city. Today, I’m investing another $77 million to give @nypdnews.bsky.social the tools they need to keep riders safe.
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Big news: Record investments are putting New York City's subway on track for its safest year in a generation.
The subway is the lifeblood of our city. Today, I’m investing another $77 million to give @nypdnews.bsky.social the tools they need to keep riders safe.
The subway is the lifeblood of our city. Today, I’m investing another $77 million to give @nypdnews.bsky.social the tools they need to keep riders safe.
Thanks to Congressional Republicans, life is about to get thousands of dollars more expensive for New Yorkers.
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks to Congressional Republicans, life is about to get thousands of dollars more expensive for New Yorkers.
Today New York made history, becoming the first state to require companies disclose when they use AI-generated actors in advertisements.
New York wouldn’t be New York without its film and TV industry. Responsible AI policies like this protect the actors who keep it running.
New York wouldn’t be New York without its film and TV industry. Responsible AI policies like this protect the actors who keep it running.
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today New York made history, becoming the first state to require companies disclose when they use AI-generated actors in advertisements.
New York wouldn’t be New York without its film and TV industry. Responsible AI policies like this protect the actors who keep it running.
New York wouldn’t be New York without its film and TV industry. Responsible AI policies like this protect the actors who keep it running.
More money ➡️ your pockets
December 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
More money ➡️ your pockets
While New York has expanded access to affordable health care, Washington Republicans are letting premiums skyrocket and coverage disappear.
Unless they act, thousands of New Yorkers could lose their coverage on January 1.
Our GOP reps need to extend the ACA tax credits now.
Unless they act, thousands of New Yorkers could lose their coverage on January 1.
Our GOP reps need to extend the ACA tax credits now.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
While New York has expanded access to affordable health care, Washington Republicans are letting premiums skyrocket and coverage disappear.
Unless they act, thousands of New Yorkers could lose their coverage on January 1.
Our GOP reps need to extend the ACA tax credits now.
Unless they act, thousands of New Yorkers could lose their coverage on January 1.
Our GOP reps need to extend the ACA tax credits now.
Kathryn Garcia and Jackie Bray are outstanding public servants who have helped transform our state for the better and deliver government New Yorkers deserve.
Proud to have them continuing to serve the people of New York.
Proud to have them continuing to serve the people of New York.
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Kathryn Garcia and Jackie Bray are outstanding public servants who have helped transform our state for the better and deliver government New Yorkers deserve.
Proud to have them continuing to serve the people of New York.
Proud to have them continuing to serve the people of New York.
Shootings are down 60% since I took office. That’s what happens when you invest in public safety.
And we’re just getting started. I’ll keep making sure police departments across the state have the support they need to keep New Yorkers safe.
And we’re just getting started. I’ll keep making sure police departments across the state have the support they need to keep New Yorkers safe.
December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Shootings are down 60% since I took office. That’s what happens when you invest in public safety.
And we’re just getting started. I’ll keep making sure police departments across the state have the support they need to keep New Yorkers safe.
And we’re just getting started. I’ll keep making sure police departments across the state have the support they need to keep New Yorkers safe.
I'll never stop fighting to make life more affordable for New Yorkers.
We’re expanding access to child care and building more centers across the state, helping more families find care close to home.
We’re expanding access to child care and building more centers across the state, helping more families find care close to home.
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I'll never stop fighting to make life more affordable for New Yorkers.
We’re expanding access to child care and building more centers across the state, helping more families find care close to home.
We’re expanding access to child care and building more centers across the state, helping more families find care close to home.
When I said we’d put money back in the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers, I meant it.
8.2 million checks have now been sent to New Yorkers. The largest direct financial aid program in our state’s history.
8.2 million checks have now been sent to New Yorkers. The largest direct financial aid program in our state’s history.
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When I said we’d put money back in the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers, I meant it.
8.2 million checks have now been sent to New Yorkers. The largest direct financial aid program in our state’s history.
8.2 million checks have now been sent to New Yorkers. The largest direct financial aid program in our state’s history.
My statement on President Trump and Mayor-elect Mamdani's meeting:
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My statement on President Trump and Mayor-elect Mamdani's meeting:
As New York’s first mom governor, I know families need housing they can depend on and child care they can afford. We’re building a New York where every parent has access to both.
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As New York’s first mom governor, I know families need housing they can depend on and child care they can afford. We’re building a New York where every parent has access to both.
Thanks to stronger laws we fought for and the hard work of law enforcement, retail theft is down double digits since last year.
There’s more work to do, but this is real progress.
There’s more work to do, but this is real progress.
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Thanks to stronger laws we fought for and the hard work of law enforcement, retail theft is down double digits since last year.
There’s more work to do, but this is real progress.
There’s more work to do, but this is real progress.
Millions of New Yorkers rely on ACA tax credits to afford health care. Donald Trump calls them a “waste.”
That says it all.
That says it all.
November 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Millions of New Yorkers rely on ACA tax credits to afford health care. Donald Trump calls them a “waste.”
That says it all.
That says it all.
I've just directed state agencies to fully fund federal SNAP benefits for November.
President Trump's actions have been senseless and un-American. I'll never stop fighting for New York's families.
President Trump's actions have been senseless and un-American. I'll never stop fighting for New York's families.
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I've just directed state agencies to fully fund federal SNAP benefits for November.
President Trump's actions have been senseless and un-American. I'll never stop fighting for New York's families.
President Trump's actions have been senseless and un-American. I'll never stop fighting for New York's families.
The results are in: Trump’s tariffs are proving to be nothing but a tax on hardworking New Yorkers.
See for yourself: www.governor.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
See for yourself: www.governor.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The results are in: Trump’s tariffs are proving to be nothing but a tax on hardworking New Yorkers.
See for yourself: www.governor.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
See for yourself: www.governor.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
After losing their son to suicide, Jack Reid’s family turned their heartbreak into change.
I was proud to sign the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act — joining his family to stand up to bullying and protect our kids.
I was proud to sign the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act — joining his family to stand up to bullying and protect our kids.
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
After losing their son to suicide, Jack Reid’s family turned their heartbreak into change.
I was proud to sign the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act — joining his family to stand up to bullying and protect our kids.
I was proud to sign the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act — joining his family to stand up to bullying and protect our kids.
Three million New Yorkers are still waiting for their food assistance and some families might not receive SNAP benefits at all.
Republicans in Washington refuse to come to the table -- and New York families are paying the price.
Republicans in Washington refuse to come to the table -- and New York families are paying the price.
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Three million New Yorkers are still waiting for their food assistance and some families might not receive SNAP benefits at all.
Republicans in Washington refuse to come to the table -- and New York families are paying the price.
Republicans in Washington refuse to come to the table -- and New York families are paying the price.
No president has ever cut off food assistance funding during a government shutdown — until now.
Hunger isn’t a partisan issue. I’m fighting to ensure no New Yorker goes hungry.
Hunger isn’t a partisan issue. I’m fighting to ensure no New Yorker goes hungry.
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
No president has ever cut off food assistance funding during a government shutdown — until now.
Hunger isn’t a partisan issue. I’m fighting to ensure no New Yorker goes hungry.
Hunger isn’t a partisan issue. I’m fighting to ensure no New Yorker goes hungry.
The Trump Administration would rather starve children and families than lift a finger to help them put food on the table.
I’m declaring a State of Emergency to use every tool we have to help the three million New Yorkers losing food assistance because of the GOP shutdown.
I’m declaring a State of Emergency to use every tool we have to help the three million New Yorkers losing food assistance because of the GOP shutdown.
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Trump Administration would rather starve children and families than lift a finger to help them put food on the table.
I’m declaring a State of Emergency to use every tool we have to help the three million New Yorkers losing food assistance because of the GOP shutdown.
I’m declaring a State of Emergency to use every tool we have to help the three million New Yorkers losing food assistance because of the GOP shutdown.
Millions of New Yorkers will lose food assistance starting November 1.
I'm fighting to keep families from going hungry, but Republicans need to end their shutdown and release the money.
These cuts hurt real people. Tell your story: ny.gov/federalcuts
I'm fighting to keep families from going hungry, but Republicans need to end their shutdown and release the money.
These cuts hurt real people. Tell your story: ny.gov/federalcuts
October 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Millions of New Yorkers will lose food assistance starting November 1.
I'm fighting to keep families from going hungry, but Republicans need to end their shutdown and release the money.
These cuts hurt real people. Tell your story: ny.gov/federalcuts
I'm fighting to keep families from going hungry, but Republicans need to end their shutdown and release the money.
These cuts hurt real people. Tell your story: ny.gov/federalcuts
When it comes to fighting crime and public safety, every second matters.
That’s why I’ve made record-breaking investments in technology that will save time, and save lives on Long Island and across New York State.
That’s why I’ve made record-breaking investments in technology that will save time, and save lives on Long Island and across New York State.
October 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When it comes to fighting crime and public safety, every second matters.
That’s why I’ve made record-breaking investments in technology that will save time, and save lives on Long Island and across New York State.
That’s why I’ve made record-breaking investments in technology that will save time, and save lives on Long Island and across New York State.
On this final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to recognize a community that is a vital part of our history, culture, and progress and whose impact is felt across every corner of New York State.
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
On this final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to recognize a community that is a vital part of our history, culture, and progress and whose impact is felt across every corner of New York State.