Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
November 09, 2026
November 09, 2026
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
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"I'm deeply saddened by the passing of former Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, a proud lifelong Cohoesier who dedicated his life to serving the community he loved.
From his service as a Vietnam-era veteran to his years as Mayor of Cohoes and Majority Leader of the State Assembl . . .
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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
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"I'm deeply saddened by the passing of former Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, a proud lifelong Cohoesier who dedicated his life to serving the community he loved.
From his service as a Vietnam-era veteran to his years as Mayor of Cohoes and Majority Leader of the State Assembl . . .