Ms. Hochul sat down with The New York Times for her first one-on-one interview after becoming New York’s first female governor. Source: New York Times
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Kathy Hochul Is Sworn In as New York’s First Female Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Ms. Hochul, who succeeds Andrew M. Cuomo after his resignation, has vowed to usher in a new era of civility and consensus in state government. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Continues to Challenge His Accusers as Moving Trucks Are Loaded
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo set to leave office in a few days, his lawyer again challenged the credibility of the inquiry that led to his departure. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Is Looking for a Lieutenant Governor in New York City
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
Ms. Hochul, New York’s governor-in-waiting, plans to pick a No. 2 who is a downstate lawmaker and a person of color, to give her a balanced ticket in the 2022 primary. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Visits New York City in Apparent Peace Offering
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul seemed intent on mending the deeply fractured relationship that Andrew Cuomo, the outgoing governor, has had with city leaders. Source: New York Times
How Andrew Cuomo’s Exit Tarnished a Legacy and Dimmed a Dynasty
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2021
For 40 years, the Cuomo name has been synonymous with Democratic power in New York. Now it could mean something else. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Will No Longer Face Impeachment, Assembly Leader Says
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, said the body would end its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo when his resignation takes effect later this month. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Resigning, but Some Legislators Still Want to Impeach Him
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
The New York State Assembly could still move to impeach the governor, but many high-ranking Democrats want to avoid that outcome. Source: New York Times
Here Are the Democrats Who May Run to Replace Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to take the reins of state government, and, like other New York Democrats, already looking toward 2022. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Speaks After Cuomo Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In her first remarks since Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned, the lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, distanced herself from the governor and promised her office would not be “toxic.” Source: New York Times
New York Women Weigh Admiration for Cuomo Against Allegations
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In a state still just teetering toward normalcy, women met the news of the resignation with sometimes warring impulses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Resigns, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Resignation Speech Makes Play to Preserve His Legacy
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
In his resignation speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed regrets but also emphasized his achievements during three terms leading New York State. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Resignation: Shock to Many, Relief to Some, Overdue to Others
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
The governor’s decision to leave office as a potential impeachment loomed touched off a range of reactions from Washington to Buffalo. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Makes History Amid Cuomo's Downfall
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
When she is sworn in, Ms. Hochul will become the first woman to serve as governor of New York. “I would say there’s no one better suited to step in now than she,” one ally said. Source: New York Times