12/09/2026 Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending benefits and filing deadlines for 9/11 victims, responders, National Guard members, and their families through 2030. The move was announced by the New York governor’s office on September 12, 2026 and is part of continued state support for affected families.
11/09/2026 Hochul left the 9/11 Ground Zero memorial ceremony early to appear on CNN, drawing criticism because family members were still reading victims’ names. Her office said she departed at the same time she does every year and noted that Vice President J.D. Vance also left around that time.
27/08/2026 Hochul’s office announced an $8.4 million flood-resiliency investment for parts of Queens, including Whitestone, Forest Hills, and Queens Village. The project will replace concrete roadway medians with green infrastructure designed to absorb stormwater and reduce extreme-weather flooding.
04/02/2026 Hochul chose former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The selection came after other prominent downstate politicians declined the role, and Adams was set to run for lieutenant governor.
