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Gov. Hochul Blames GOP for Statue of Liberty Shutdown

10/2/2025

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will not fund the Statue of Liberty during the current government shutdown.
She blames Congressional Republicans for the funding deadlock.
Hochul also criticizes Republicans for prior health care and public safety cuts harming New Yorkers.
The statue could close due to the impasse, potentially affecting 3.7 million visitors.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will not fund the Statue of Liberty during the current government shutdown.
She blames Congressional Republicans for the funding deadlock.
Hochul also criticizes Republicans for prior health care and public safety cuts harming New Yorkers.
The statue could close due to the impasse, potentially affecting 3.7 million visitors.