John,

If you’ve been following the news coming out of the federal government, you know that the new administration seems hell-bent on causing chaos.

Whether it’s putting money back in your pockets, making sure you can feel safe on our streets and subways, or protecting your rights, I’m going to continue to stay laser-focused on helping you and your family get ahead here in the Empire State – no matter what happens in Washington.

Helping you and your family get ahead means standing up to bullies who go after New Yorkers. That’s why after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I signed legislation to protect doctors who deliver reproductive health care. When the State of Louisiana put that legislation to the test earlier this year, I stood firmly with New York doctors and patients, letting the nation know that the Empire State will always be a safe harbor for those in need of care and signing additional legislation to protect doctors and patients.

The Latest from the Empire State 

Making higher education more affordable. Education changes lives. That’s why I want to make community college free for students ages 25-55 entering high-demand fields.


Forget what DOGE says: New York wants YOU! We have thousands of open positions in state government, and we just launched a campaign to spread the word! Because In New York, we don't turn our backs on hardworking public servants. We open our doors. Learn more at ny.gov/wewantyou.

Helping everyday New Yorkers afford homes. Normal working people are getting outbid by private equity firms. Our budget fights these predatory companies by banning them from bidding on properties for their first 75 days on the market.

Plus…

• ON-RAMP centers are coming to Rochester, Utica, and Albany to help New Yorkers get the training they need to enter the manufacturing workforce!
• I caught up with moms in Rochester to listen to the challenges they’re facing day-to-day and to talk about how we’re working to put money back in their pockets.
• Smartphones are distracting kids in the classroom. I joined author Jonathan Haidt to discuss my plan to get them out of New York schools.
• I joined Planned Parenthood for their annual day of action to reaffirm our commitment to protecting reproductive freedom in New York state.

New York Moments

The Cameras Are Staying On. Donald Trump called himself “the king” when he tried to override the will of New Yorkers and kill congestion pricing. We don’t listen to “kings” here.


We Want You! DOGE may say you’re fired, but NYC said you’re hired — and people took notice.


Making Subways Safer. There’s more work to do, but crime is down on New York City’s subway:

• Farmers are the backbone of our state, and we’ll always fight for them.
• The future is brighter than ever for Manhattan’s Chinatown! 
• We’ve got no reservations about standing up for New Yorkers.
• When we fight for Medicaid, we’re fighting for children at St. Mary’s Hospital.
• I’m New York’s first mom governor, so I know what a difference access to affordable childcare makes. 
• I was honored to join Mom’s First to talk about all the work we’re doing for kids and families.

News to Know

• Governor Hochul proposes sending New Yorkers refund checks to ease inflation burdens (WHAM)
• Hochul’s year-long NYC subway safety plan yields less crime, more ridership (amNY)
• Governor announces job training at former St. Rose campus (News 10 ABC)
• Hochul allocates anti-gun violence funding to 14 communities (Spectrum News Buffalo) 
• Governor Hochul Instructs State Agencies to Reject Planned Utility Rate Hike (BK Reader) 
• Gov. Hochul announces $150M for LIRR Ronkonkoma connection to MacArthur (News 12 Long Island)
• Trio of Finger Lakes communities to share in state funding to transform downtowns (Rome Sentinel)
• When can you fish for free in NYS in 2025? (WETM)
• DMV recovered $11 million in stolen cars, titles and services in 2024 (NewsChannel 9 WSYR)
• Gov. Hochul speaks in Rochester about plan to make housing more affordable (News 10 ABC)

Ever Upward, 

Gov. Kathy Hochul 

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