From the day Governor Hochul took office, her commitment to every New Yorker has been simple: “your family is my fight." In her inaugural address, she laid out a clear vision: make New York more affordable, safer, and fairer for every family. She pledged to take on the state’s toughest challenges head-on and invest in what makes New York, New York. Over four years later, Governor Hochul has delivered on that promise, putting money back in New Yorkers' pockets, keeping communities safe, defending fundamental rights from Washington's attacks, and fighting for hardworking families. And she’s just getting started.
Shootings down 60% statewide
814,000 private sector jobs created
Expanded the child tax credit for 2.75 million kids
More than 10,000 illegal guns off NY's streets
Retail theft down 14%
NYC subway crimes at record lows
Over $3 billion invested in public safety and law enforcement
Advanced Second Avenue Subway and the Interborough Express
Secured the largest private investment in state history
Statewide bell-to-bell phone ban
Increased the minimum wage and tied it to inflation
70,000 affordable homes built or preserved.
2.5 Million Free Meals per School Day Statewide
$7.6 billion investment in childcare over four years
170,000 child care seats capped at $15 per week
Delivered $1.4 billion in energy savings
Developed nuclear power plan for up to 1 million homes & businesses
Implemented the nation's first congestion pricing program