New York Governor Kathy Hochul meets with state troopers in Plattsburgh to discuss increasing measures for Northern Border security. During the meeting, she emphasizes her commitment to public safety and supports local law enforcement by announcing an $8 million allocation in her recently adopted 2026 budget, marking a historic investment for border protection.
Hochul listens to the troopers as they showcase their latest drones and crime-fighting technologies, stressing the need for effective collaboration between states to combat drug and gun trafficking. This funding builds upon an earlier $3 million set aside for state police, highlighting her administration’s proactive approach to fight cross-border criminal activity while addressing federal funding cuts to local law enforcement efforts.
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