We are building a more affordable New York

Let’s face it, the cost of living isn’t cheap. Whether you’re buying groceries, paying rent or juggling childcare, it can feel like your paycheck is stretched to the limit every week. But Governor Kathy Hochul is committed to improving the quality of life for you and the more than 20 million residents living in New York State. She fought for and delivered a State Budget that puts you first and makes New York a more affordable and livable state.

We call it the Affordability Agenda and here’s what it means for you — more money in your pocket, less stress on your wallet and real investments in your future. We know that too many families across the state are struggling to make ends meet. As the federal government continues to play with reckless and unauthorized tariffs that have burdened businesses with skyrocketing costs that have been passed along to consumers, the Governor’s Affordability Agenda is centered around making life easier for New Yorkers.

As Secretary of State, I travel all over New York. I talk directly to local leaders and residents from the North Country to Long Island, to Syracuse, Buffalo, Mid-Hudson, New York City and many communities in between, and they all tell me the same thing: “We need help.” Prices are up, inflation continues, and Washington’s economic policies are making things worse. But here in New York, we’re not waiting around. We’re taking action. It’s our job…

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