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Kathy Hochul: “I have over 1,000 individuals down there from our operation…”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico's New York Agenda: Albany Summit

Published March 11, 2026 | Video Starts at 23:11

They all. Everyone's stressed out by this. There's enormous stress across our state, but particularly in the city which has been a target of terrorist attacks. I get constant briefings. I have over 1,000 individuals down there from our operation shield and continue to be there to work. NYPD, NYPD are some of the most extraordinary people in the world. When I look at the courage that was displayed by all of them involved. (23:11–23:19)

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