Staff Reporter: Kathy Hochul has taken charge as the first woman governor for the first time in the 233-year history of New York in the United States. Kathy Hochul, 62, was sworn in Tuesday morning local time. Hochul was scheduled to take an official oath at the Capitol. But for legal reasons, the ceremony was briefly held at night.
The state government is now desperate to resume operations after months of complications over allegations of sexual harassment against former Governor Andrew Como. Hochul took control of the state government just after midnight on Tuesday.
In a brief and private ceremony in the state capital of New York, Democrat Kathy Hochul of the western part of the state was sworn in as governor under the supervision of Chief Justice Janet Defier. She later told the Buffalo television station WGRJ that he felt a “burden of responsibility” on her shoulders.
“I will tell New Yorkers I am working and I am really proud to be able to serve as their governor and I will not disappoint them,” She said. Achieving the top position in Hochul is a historic moment in the state, where women are barely emerging from the male-dominated political culture.
Andrew Cuomo left office at 12 noon, announcing two weeks ago that he would resign instead of facing a possible impeachment. Late Monday night, he submitted his resignation letter to the leaders of the State Legislative Assembly and Senate.
He planned to meet with lawmakers in the morning and deliver a speech at 3 p.m. For the first time, women are going to be the majority among the most powerful individuals in the New York state government. Among them are state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Attorney General Letitia James and Chief Justice Defiore. However, the New York State Legislative Assembly was led by a male speaker, Carl Hasty.
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