Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James Address New Yorkers on Preparations for Upcoming Election
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James recently addressed New Yorkers, congratulating the winners of the 2024 General Election and highlighting the preparations they have taken to uphold the rights of New Yorkers moving forward.
Governor Hochul’s Address
"We honor the results of this election and we’ll work with anyone who wants to be a partner in achieving the goals of our administration and our state," said Hochul. "That does not mean we’ll accept an agenda from Washington that strips away the rights that Americans have long enjoyed."
Hochul also celebrated the passage of Proposition 1 in New York and announced the Empire State Freedom Initiative, which is "focused on key areas that are likely to face threats from the Trump Administration." These areas include reproductive rights, civil rights, immigration, gun safety, labor rights, LGBTQ rights, and environmental justice.
Attorney General James’ Address
"My office has been preparing for several months," said James. "We’ve been here before. We’ve faced this challenge before. And we use the rule of law to fight back."
Preparations for the Upcoming Election
James’ office has been preparing for several months, and they are ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. "We’ve been preparing for several months," she said. "We’ve been here before. We’ve faced this challenge before. And we use the rule of law to fight back."
Conclusion
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are committed to upholding the rights of New Yorkers and protecting them from potential threats. They have been preparing for several months and are ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Empire State Freedom Initiative?
A: The Empire State Freedom Initiative is a new initiative focused on key areas that are likely to face threats from the Trump Administration, including reproductive rights, civil rights, immigration, gun safety, labor rights, LGBTQ rights, and environmental justice.
Q: What is the purpose of the initiative?
A: The purpose of the initiative is to protect and defend the rights of New Yorkers and ensure that they are not stripped away by the Trump Administration.
Q: What is the Attorney General’s office doing to prepare for the upcoming election?
A: The Attorney General’s office has been preparing for several months and is ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. They will use the rule of law to fight back against any threats to the rights of New Yorkers.
