Gov. Kathy Hochul

Governor of New York

Albany, New York, USA

About Gov.

Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York. She was appointed to the position in 2021 and is the first woman to hold the office. Hochul has a background in law and has served in various roles in government. She is known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare and education. In her free time, Hochul enjoys reading and hiking. She is based in Albany, New York.

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The A.I. Revolt Is Here

The Ezra Klein Show•Aug 4, 2026•1:18:15•guest

Evening Roundup: Council Speaker Adams Sets Lofty Agenda, Lawmakers Grapple with Proposal for Involuntary Commitment and March Astronomy Forecast

NYC NOW•Mar 5, 2025•10:27•guest

Gov. Kathy Hochul

About Gov.

Associated Podcasts

WCBS 880 All Local

NYC NOW

The Ezra Klein Show

Connect

Recent Appearances

The A.I. Revolt Is Here

Evening Roundup: Council Speaker Adams Sets Lofty Agenda, Lawmakers Grapple with Proposal for Involuntary Commitment and March Astronomy Forecast

Key Topics

Gov. Hochul declares state emergency ahead of storm, Heavy delays and cancellations at local airports, and Brooklyn man freed from prison after 16 years for a murder he didn't commit

Nearly 200 people in New Jersey and New York suffering from Dengue fever found in mosquitos, Gov. Hochul to sign measures to prevent e-bike fires, and Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer wraps up closing arguments in corruption case

Heat index could reach 105 degrees as heat wave continues, Gov. Hochul to sign bill meant to address the impact of social media on kids' mental health, and new cannabis store to open near Times Square

Potential record-breaking heat wave in NYC expected this week, Five people in custody after shooting in Brooklyn, and Gov. Hochul receiving push back from advocates for congestion pricing

A rally is being held outside Gov. Hochul's office to undo the pause on congestion pricing, The process of building new casinos in New York may help the MTA, Four Bridgeport campaign workers were arrested for the misuse of absentee ballots

Prosecutors preparing for Michael Cohen to take the stand Monday, Gilgo Beach task force to expand scope in missing body investigations, Gov. Hochul announces overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management