ON THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTA N. WE’LL BE TURNING TO THAT…WHEN IT STARTS. BUT FIRST – NEW YORK STATE — OFFICIALLY HAS A NEW GOVERNOR. KATHY HOCHUL TOOK OVER THE JOB… ááVERY EARLY THIS MORNIN G. SHE WAS SWORN IN…JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT. REPLACING ANDREW CUOMO – IN THE STATE’S TOP OFFI. CE AND EARLIER THIS MORNING…. THERE WAS A SECOND SWEARING IN CEREMY.ON THIS ONE WAS MORE áPLIUBC… AT THE CAPITOL BUILDING – IN ALBA. NY HOCHUL, TAKING THE OATOF H OFFICE – SURROUNDED BY SOME OF HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS… AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE LEADERS… A CROWD OF MEDIA…AND OTHERS. GOVERNOR HOCHUL — IS THE 57TH GOVERNOR OF N YEWORK – AND THE FIRST WOMAN… TO HOLD THE OFFICE. SHE MADE SOME BRIEF COMMENTS… ABOUT WHAT SHE PLANS TO DISCUSS– LATER TODAY. <NEW YORK GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL: WE WILL ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW WE WILL COMBAT COVID, GETTING DIRECT AID TO NEW YORKERS MORE QUICY KL AND CHANGING THE CULTUREF O ALBANY– AND THAT’S WHY M I’ LOOKING FORWARD TO A FRESH COLLABORATIVE APPROACH.”> GOVERNOR HOCHUL SAYS– SHE’S LEAVING THE CUOMO INVESTIGATION… IN THE HANDS OF THE STATE ASSEMB
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Hochul becomes New York’s 1st female governor
The Democrat took the oath of office just after midnight
Updated: 1:11 PM EDT Aug 24, 2021
Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, inheriting immense challenges as she takes over an administration facing criticism for inaction during Andrew Cuomo’s distracted final months in office.The Democrat and former member of Congress from Western New York took the oath of office just after midnight in a brief, private event overseen by the state’s chief judge, Janet DiFiore.A ceremonial swearing-in is planned for Tuesday morning at the New York State Capitol, with more pomp than the brief, legally required event during the night.Hochul’s first public address as governor is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch that live on NBC5.Previous coverage • Hochul promises smooth transition• Hochul plans to enter 2022 race• Cuomo offers defiant farewell message
Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, inheriting immense challenges as she takes over an administration facing criticism for inaction during Andrew Cuomo’s distracted final months in office.
The Democrat and former member of Congress from Western New York took the oath of office just after midnight in a brief, private event overseen by the state’s chief judge, Janet DiFiore.
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A ceremonial swearing-in is planned for Tuesday morning at the New York State Capitol, with more pomp than the brief, legally required event during the night.
Hochul’s first public address as governor is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch that live on NBC5.
Previous coverage
• Hochul promises smooth transition
