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The '''governor of New York''' is the [[head of government]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]]. The governor is the head of the [[Executive (government)|executive branch]] of [[New York's state government]] and the [[commander-in-chief]] of the state's [[New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs|military]] forces. The [[Governor (United States)|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 [[pardon]]s, except in cases of [[Impeachment in the United States|impeachment]] and [[treason]]. The governor of New York is the highest paid governor in the country. | The '''governor of New York''' is the [[head of state]] and [[head of government]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]]. The governor is the head of the [[Executive (government)|executive branch]] of [[New York's state government]] and the [[commander-in-chief]] of the state's [[New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs|military]] forces. The [[Governor (United States)|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 [[pardon]]s, except in cases of [[Impeachment in the United States|impeachment]] and [[treason]]. The governor of New York is the highest paid governor in the country. | ||
The current governor is [[Kathy Hochul]], a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] who took office on August 24, 2021, following the resignation of [[Andrew Cuomo]].<ref name="Hochul sworn in">{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=Yacob |title=Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor |url=https://www.axios.com/kathy-hochul-sworn-new-york-governor-woman-fedac4d8-edd7-432d-9a15-8f65665afde6.html |access-date=25 August 2024 |work=[[Axios (website)|Axios]] |date=24 August 2021}}</ref> She was [[2022 New York gubernatorial election|elected]] to a full term in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pickus |first1=Ian |title=Democrat Kathy Hochul wins full term as New York Governor defeating Lee Zeldin |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/11/09/1134203429/new-york-governor-election-results-kathy-hochul-lee-zeldin |work=[[NPR]] |date=November 9, 2022 |access-date=25 August 2024}}</ref> | The current governor is [[Kathy Hochul]], a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] who took office on August 24, 2021, following the resignation of [[Andrew Cuomo]].<ref name="Hochul sworn in">{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=Yacob |title=Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor |url=https://www.axios.com/kathy-hochul-sworn-new-york-governor-woman-fedac4d8-edd7-432d-9a15-8f65665afde6.html |access-date=25 August 2024 |work=[[Axios (website)|Axios]] |date=24 August 2021}}</ref> She was [[2022 New York gubernatorial election|elected]] to a full term in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pickus |first1=Ian |title=Democrat Kathy Hochul wins full term as New York Governor defeating Lee Zeldin |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/11/09/1134203429/new-york-governor-election-results-kathy-hochul-lee-zeldin |work=[[NPR]] |date=November 9, 2022 |access-date=25 August 2024}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:John Jay Certificate of Election as Gov. of NY 1795.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The original Certificate of Election of John Jay as Governor of New York (June 6, 1795)]] | [[File:John Jay Certificate of Election as Gov. of NY 1795.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The original Certificate of Election of John Jay as Governor of New York (June 6, 1795)]] | ||
The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or [[veto power in the United States#In state government|veto]] [[Bill (law)|bills]] passed by the [[New York State Legislature]], to convene the legislature, and to grant [[pardon]]s, except in cases of [[treason]] and [[Impeachment in the United States|impeachment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dos.ny.gov/info/pdfs/Constitution%20January%202015%20amd.pdf#page=14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805211428/http://www.dos.ny.gov/info/pdfs/Constitution%20January%202015%20amd.pdf |archive-date=2016-08-05 |url-status=live|title=The Constitution of the State of New York|date=January 1, 2015|website=New York Department of State|publisher=New York Department of State — Division of Administrative Rules|page=14|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> Unlike the other government departments that compose the executive branch of government, the governor is the head of the state [[New York State Executive Department|Executive Department]]. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy style of '' | The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or [[veto power in the United States#In state government|veto]] [[Bill (law)|bills]] passed by the [[New York State Legislature]], to convene the legislature, and to grant [[pardon]]s, except in cases of [[treason]] and [[Impeachment in the United States|impeachment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dos.ny.gov/info/pdfs/Constitution%20January%202015%20amd.pdf#page=14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805211428/http://www.dos.ny.gov/info/pdfs/Constitution%20January%202015%20amd.pdf |archive-date=2016-08-05 |url-status=live|title=The Constitution of the State of New York|date=January 1, 2015|website=New York Department of State|publisher=New York Department of State — Division of Administrative Rules|page=14|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> Unlike the other government departments that compose the executive branch of government, the governor is the head of the state [[New York State Executive Department|Executive Department]]. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy style of ''Their [[Excellency]]'' while in office.<ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. Addresses made on the occasion|author=New York Chamber of Commerce|date=1899|volume=131|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Kq8mAQAAIAAJ|page=23|access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> | ||
Often considered a potential candidate for [[President of the United States|U.S. president]], ten New York governors have been selected as presidential candidates by a major party, four of whom ([[Martin Van Buren]], [[Grover Cleveland]], [[Theodore Roosevelt]], and [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]) were elected as [[President of the United States]]. Meanwhile, six New York governors have gone on to serve as [[Vice President of the United States|vice president]].<ref>Edward V. Schneier, John Brian Murtaugh, and Antoinette Pole, ''New York Politics: A Tale of Two States'' (2nd edition) (2010)</ref> Additionally, two New York governors, [[John Jay]] and [[Charles Evans Hughes]], have served as [[Chief Justice of the United States|chief justice]]. | Often considered a potential candidate for [[President of the United States|U.S. president]], ten New York governors have been selected as presidential candidates by a major party, four of whom ([[Martin Van Buren]], [[Grover Cleveland]], [[Theodore Roosevelt]], and [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]) were elected as [[President of the United States]]. Meanwhile, six New York governors have gone on to serve as [[Vice President of the United States|vice president]].<ref>Edward V. Schneier, John Brian Murtaugh, and Antoinette Pole, ''New York Politics: A Tale of Two States'' (2nd edition) (2010)</ref> Additionally, two New York governors, [[John Jay]] and [[Charles Evans Hughes]], have served as [[Chief Justice of the United States|chief justice]]. | ||
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The Constitution of New York has provided since 1777 for the election of a [[lieutenant governor of New York]], who also acts as president of the State Senate, to the same term (keeping the same term lengths as the governor throughout all the constitutional revisions). Originally, in the event of the death, resignation or impeachment of the governor, or absence from the state, the lieutenant governor would take on the governor's duties and powers. Since the 1938 constitution, the lieutenant governor explicitly becomes governor upon such vacancy in the office. | The Constitution of New York has provided since 1777 for the election of a [[lieutenant governor of New York]], who also acts as president of the State Senate, to the same term (keeping the same term lengths as the governor throughout all the constitutional revisions). Originally, in the event of the death, resignation or impeachment of the governor, or absence from the state, the lieutenant governor would take on the governor's duties and powers. Since the 1938 constitution, the lieutenant governor explicitly becomes governor upon such vacancy in the office. | ||
Should the office of lieutenant governor become vacant, the [[president pro tempore|temporary president]] of the state senate<ref>The state constitutions refer to this position as the "temporary president of the senate"</ref> performs the duties of a lieutenant governor until the governor can take back the duties of the office, or the next election; likewise, should both offices become vacant, the temporary president acts as governor, with the office of lieutenant governor remaining vacant. Although no provision exists in the constitution for it, [[Richard Ravitch#Lieutenant Governor|precedent set in 2009]] allows the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor should a vacancy occur.<ref name=CoA>{{cite news|url=http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/court-upholds-patersons-appointment-of-lieutenant-governor|title=In 4-3 Vote, Court Says Paterson Can Appoint Lt. Governor|date=September 22, 2009|access-date=September 22, 2009|work=The New York Times|author=Peters, Jeremy W.|author2=Chan, Sewell}}</ref> Should the temporary president be unable to fulfill the duties, the speaker of the assembly is next in the line of succession | Should the office of lieutenant governor become vacant, the [[president pro tempore|temporary president]] of the state senate<ref>The state constitutions refer to this position as the "temporary president of the senate"</ref> performs the duties of a lieutenant governor until the governor can take back the duties of the office, or the next election; likewise, should both offices become vacant, the temporary president acts as governor, with the office of lieutenant governor remaining vacant. Although no provision exists in the constitution for it, [[Richard Ravitch#Lieutenant Governor|precedent set in 2009]] allows the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor should a vacancy occur.<ref name=CoA>{{cite news|url=http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/court-upholds-patersons-appointment-of-lieutenant-governor|title=In 4-3 Vote, Court Says Paterson Can Appoint Lt. Governor|date=September 22, 2009|access-date=September 22, 2009|work=The New York Times|author=Peters, Jeremy W.|author2=Chan, Sewell}}</ref> Should the temporary president be unable to fulfill the duties, the speaker of the assembly is next in the line of succession. | ||
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The governor of New York is the head of state and 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 of New York is the highest paid governor in the country.
The current governor is Kathy Hochul, a member of the Democratic Party who took office on August 24, 2021, following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo.[1] She was elected to a full term in 2022.[2]
History
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The position of governor in New York dates back to the British takeover of New Amsterdam, when the position replaced the former Dutch offices of director or director-general.[3]
The New York State Constitution, section XVII originates the role, reading:
"And this convention doth further, in the name and by the authority of the good people of this State, ordain, determine, and declare that the supreme executive power and authority of this State shall be vested in a governor; and that statedly, once in every three years, and as often as the seat of government shall become vacant, a wise and descreet freeholder of this State shall be, by ballot, elected governor..."[3]
Election
The governor is directly elected every four years, in even-numbered years when there is no presidential election.[4] The governor is required to be a United States citizen and a resident of New York for five years preceding their election. No person can be elected as governor under the age of thirty.[4]
Powers and duties
The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the New York State Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.[5] Unlike the other government departments that compose the executive branch of government, the governor is the head of the state Executive Department. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy style of Their Excellency while in office.[6]
Often considered a potential candidate for U.S. president, ten New York governors have been selected as presidential candidates by a major party, four of whom (Martin Van Buren, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt) were elected as President of the United States. Meanwhile, six New York governors have gone on to serve as vice president.[7] Additionally, two New York governors, John Jay and Charles Evans Hughes, have served as chief justice.
Appointments
The governor is responsible for appointing their Executive Chamber. These appointments do not require the confirmation of the New York State Senate. Most political advisors report to the secretary to the governor, while most policy advisors report to the director of state operations, who also answers to the secretary to the governor, making that position, in practice, the true chief of staff and most powerful position in the Cabinet.[8] The actual "chief of staff" is in charge of the Office of Scheduling and holds no authority over other cabinet officials.[9]
The governor is also charged with naming the heads of the various departments, divisions, boards, and offices within the state government. These nominees require confirmation by the state Senate. While some appointees may share the title of commissioner, director, etc., only department level-heads are considered members of the actual state cabinet, although the heads of the various divisions, boards, and offices may attend cabinet-level meetings from time to time.
Line of succession
The Constitution of New York has provided since 1777 for the election of a lieutenant governor of New York, who also acts as president of the State Senate, to the same term (keeping the same term lengths as the governor throughout all the constitutional revisions). Originally, in the event of the death, resignation or impeachment of the governor, or absence from the state, the lieutenant governor would take on the governor's duties and powers. Since the 1938 constitution, the lieutenant governor explicitly becomes governor upon such vacancy in the office.
Should the office of lieutenant governor become vacant, the temporary president of the state senate[10] performs the duties of a lieutenant governor until the governor can take back the duties of the office, or the next election; likewise, should both offices become vacant, the temporary president acts as governor, with the office of lieutenant governor remaining vacant. Although no provision exists in the constitution for it, precedent set in 2009 allows the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor should a vacancy occur.[11] Should the temporary president be unable to fulfill the duties, the speaker of the assembly is next in the line of succession.
Line of succession:
- Lieutenant Governor
- Temporary President of the Senate
- Speaker of the Assembly
- Attorney General
- Comptroller
- Commissioner of Transportation[12]
- Commissioner of Health
- Commissioner of Commerce[13]
- Industrial Commissioner[14]
- Chairman of the Public Service Commission
- Secretary of State[15]
Timeline
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See also
- Politics of New York (state)
- List of governors of New York
- First ladies and gentlemen of New York
- List of colonial governors of New York
- New York gubernatorial elections, for results of the elections for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.
Bibliography
- Paterson, David (2020). Black, Blind, & In Charge: A Story of Visionary Leadership and Overcoming Adversity. New York, New York: Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 9781510763098.
- Benjamin, Gerald (September 20, 2012). The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government and Politics. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195387230.
- Ward, Robert (2002). New York State Government What it Does, How it Works. The Rockefeller University Press. ISBN 9780914341888.
- Schneier, Edward; Pole, Antoinette; Maniscalco, Anthony (2023). New York Politics: A Tale of Two States (3rded ed.). Cornell University Press. p. 372. ISBN 978-1501767272.
- Glazer, Nathan; Moynihan, Daneil (August 15, 1964). Beyond The Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians, and Irish of New York City. MIT Press. p. 360. ISBN 9780262570046.
- Caro, Robert (1975). The Power Broker Robert Moses and the Fall of New York. Vintage. ISBN 9780394720241.
References
- ↑ Reyes, Yacob (August 24, 2021). "Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor". Axios. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ↑ Pickus, Ian (November 9, 2022). "Democrat Kathy Hochul wins full term as New York Governor defeating Lee Zeldin". NPR. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thorpe, Francis Newton (December 18, 1998). "The Federal and State constitutions, colonial charters, and other organic laws of the state[s], territories, and colonies now or heretofore forming the United States of America /compiled and edited under the Act of Congress of June 30, 1906". avalon.law.yale.edu. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New York State Constitution" (PDF). dos.ny.gov. New York Department of State. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ↑ "The Constitution of the State of New York" (PDF). New York Department of State. New York Department of State — Division of Administrative Rules. January 1, 2015. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ↑ New York Chamber of Commerce (1899). Annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. Addresses made on the occasion. 131. p. 23. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ↑ Edward V. Schneier, John Brian Murtaugh, and Antoinette Pole, New York Politics: A Tale of Two States (2nd edition) (2010)
- ↑ Pecorella, Robert; Jeffrey M. Stonecash (2006). Governing New York State (5th ed.). New York: State University of New York Press. pp. 149. ISBN 0-7914-6691-4. Template:Google books.
- ↑ Benjamin, Elizabeth (March 12, 2008). "In and Out". Daily News. Archived from the original on March 18, 2008.
- ↑ The state constitutions refer to this position as the "temporary president of the senate"
- ↑ Peters, Jeremy W.; Chan, Sewell (September 22, 2009). "In 4-3 Vote, Court Says Paterson Can Appoint Lt. Governor". The New York Times. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
- ↑ "NYC DOT - Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez". www.nyc.gov. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Meet the Commissioners". Department of Public Service. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ "New York (State). Industrial Commission | The Online Books Page". onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ "2012 New York Consolidated Laws :: DEA - Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51".
External links
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