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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after taking her ceremonial oath of office at the New York State Capitol on August 24, 2021 in Albany, New York. Gov. Hochul was sworn in as New York State's 57th Governor, making her New York's first female governor. Hochul took over after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would resign following the release of a report by the NYS Attorney General Letitia James, that concluded Cuomo had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to 'fight back hard' against Trump's demands

March 3, 2025 • New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says Democratic governors must be a "firewall" against Trump and GOP, but notes there are "not a lot of great options" to resist.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul discusses President Trump's interventions in state politics

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Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability

January 5, 2025 • Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.

New York May Use The National Guard To Replace Unvaccinated Health Care Workers

A view of the entrance to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on May 14, 2020. Hospital and nursing home workers across New York are required to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday, prompting concerns over noncompliance and potential staffing shortages. Cindy Ord/Getty Images hide caption

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New York May Use The National Guard To Replace Unvaccinated Health Care Workers

September 26, 2021 • The state's vaccine mandate for hospital and nursing home workers takes effect on Monday, and officials are bracing for staffing shortages. Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan for filling them.

Memo To GOP: Cutting Medicaid Is Unpopular, Too

Congresswoman-elect Kathy Hochul (D-NY) thanks customers for their support at a restaurant in Depew, N.Y., Wednesday. David Duprey/AP hide caption

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