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Kathy Hochul: “I will never surrender power that I have.”

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Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference

Published February 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 13:08

And that's what I'M fighting to restore. Allie in the back. So at this point is removing the mayor from office off the table. I use the phrase at this time I will never surrender power that I have. Is there anything that could happen coming. Out of the court hearings that would change your mind? I'm not going to say at this time I need to see what the court happens. (13:08–13:11)

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“Given how aggressive the Trump administration has been, including its attempt yesterday to dismantle a previously approved congestion…”
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“We've brought in the National Guard to make sure that we're not short staffed.”
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“It was sickening to hear the descriptions of the charges being brought against corrections officers at the Marcy Correctional Institution…”
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“He did this when he attempted to undermine the duly elected laws of our state related to congestion pricing.”
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“I consulted them and legal advisers on whether it's appropriate and necessary at this moment to exercise the power granted to me as the…”
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“After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence removal proceedings at this time.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 02:50-02:57
“I'm proposing legislation to create a special Inspector General for New York City affairs within the Office of the State Inspector General.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 06:07-06:16
“The State Inspector General will be able to direct the New York City Department of Investigations, and the Mayor will only be able to move…”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 06:16-06:29
“I'm proposing giving the City comptroller, the Public Advocate, and the New York City Council speaker an independent authority to clarify…”
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“The city's law department will still have the opportunity to initiate legal actions within seven days of any request.”
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“I'm expanding funding for the office of the Deputy State Comptroller General for City Oversight.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 07:27-07:35
“These measures are enacted, they'll be effective immediately and expire at the end of 2025, subject to renewal.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 07:46-07:54
“New York is facing a grave threat from Washington.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 08:29-08:34
“The Trump administration has said is already trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor as leverage.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 08:33-08:40
“The president's already trying to weaken our public transit system and undermine our state sovereignty.”
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“I will retain the powers conferred upon me by the New York State Constitution, the city Charter.”
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“We have elections in our country and in our state.”
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“It is up to the voters of this great city to determine who they want to continue as their leader.”
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“I am working to put in safeguards to restore the trust that is necessary.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 12:39-12:44
“It is my duty as the governor of this state to make sure I'm aware of what's going on.”
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“This becomes a question of whether or not that complies with the city charter and city ordinances.”
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“Crime is down [in the subways].”
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“Our plans to have more police is working overnight.”
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“It would have to be home rule. Home rule decision that the city council would propose and then that has to be approved by the state…”
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“I said it would be effective immediately once it's passed.”
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“I'd like to start the proceedings immediately and then start talking to the legislature about this.”
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“We are taking very strong steps to shut down what is basically a wildcat strike.”
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“The union itself does not condone this.”
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“There is a severe shortage of people who want to be corrections officers in our state.”
Governor's Address on New York City Leadership and Federal Interference | Uploaded February 20, 2025 | 22:56-23:01
“I've, at the time, began suspension and termination proceedings against these individuals.”
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“We also made sure that there's body cameras that cannot be turned off.”
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