The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the New York Legislature, to convene the legislature and grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment and treason. The governor is the highest paid governor in the country.
Head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New York
Governor of New York
Seal of the governor of New York
Standard of the governor of New York
Incumbent Kathy Hochul since August 24, 2021[1]
Government of New York
Style
Governor (informal)
The Honorable (formal)
Her Excellency (courtesy)
Status
Head of state Head of government
Residence
New York Executive Mansion
Term length
Four years, no term limit
Constituting instrument
New York Constitution of 1777
Precursor
Royal Governor of the Province of New York
Inaugural holder
George Clinton
Formation
July 30, 1777 (246 years ago) (1777-07-30)
Deputy
Lieutenant Governor of New York
Salary
$225,000 (2020)
Website
Official website
Politics of New York
Constitution and law
United States Constitution
New York Constitution
New York Law
Executive
Governor Kathy Hochul (D)
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado (D)
Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez (D)
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (D)
Attorney General Letitia James (D)
Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa
State Cabinet
See also:
State Treasurer: abolished in 1926
Legislature
State Senate
President Antonio Delgado (D)
Majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)
Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R)
State Assembly
Speaker Carl Heastie (D)
Speaker pro tempore Jeffrion L. Aubry (D)
Majority leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)
Minority leader William Barclay (R)
Judiciary
Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore
Judge Jenny Rivera
Judge Michael J. Garcia
Judge Rowan D. Wilson
Judge Anthony Cannataro
Judge Madeline Singas
Judge Shirley Troutman
Supreme Court, Appellate Division
New York Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Surrogate's Court
Family Court
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New York City courts
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Criminal Court
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Electoral fusion
Electoral reform in New York
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United States Senators
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19: Vacant
20: Paul Tonko (D)
21: Elise Stefanik (R)
22: Claudia Tenney (R)
23: Vacant
24: John Katko (R)
25: Joseph Morelle (D)
26: Brian Higgins (D)
27: Chris Jacobs (R)
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