New York Swears In First Ever Female Governor, Kathy Hochul

Following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo, New York swore in its first-ever female governor, Kathy Hochul, on Tuesday, 24 August.

Kathy takes control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against former New York governor, Cuomo.

The ABC 7 reports that the Democrat from western New York was sworn in as governor in a brief, private ceremony in the New York State Capitol overseen by the state’s chief judge, Janet DiFiore.

The new governor tweeted immediately after: ”Honored to be officially sworn in as New York’s 57th Governor.

”Looking forward to the full swearing-in ceremony with my family later this morning, and addressing the people of New York later today.”

Hochul’s ascent to the top job was a history-making moment in a capital where women have only recently begun chipping away at a notoriously male-dominated political culture.

New York Attorney General Letitia James congratulated Hochul via Twitter just moments after the swear-in ceremony.

”Today is a historic day for New Yorkers with the swearing-in of our first female governor, @KathyHochul.

”I congratulate Governor Hochul on this incredible accomplishment and wish her well in her new role building on the progress of our great state.”

Cuomo left office at 12:00 a.m, two weeks after he announced he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle. He submitted his resignation letter late Monday to the leaders of the state Assembly and Senate.

In the letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie, Cuomo wrote: ”I hereby tender my resignation for the office of Governor of the State of New York. This resignation will be effective at 12:00 a.m., August 24, 2021. It has been my pleasure to serve with you both.

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