Kathy Hochul, who will become the next governor of New York on Aug. 24, will have to hit the ground running as she will be faced with several daunting challenges as soon as she takes office.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul
Lawmakers Respond to Cuomo Resignation, Hochul to Become New York’s First Female Governor
Lawmakers in Congress and in state government reacted to the resignation announcement by Andrew Cuomo, the three-term New York governor who is enmeshed in a sex abuse scandal.
Cuomo Resigns, But Maintains No ‘Credible Factual Basis’ To Claims
Andrew Cuomo, the three-term New York governor enmeshed in a sex abuse scandal, announced his resignation from office, citing his desire to avoid being “a distraction” as the state continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.