Who is Kathy Hochul? An Introduction to New York’s Next Governor
A political moderate and former Congressperson and bank executive, Hochul stands to make history as New York’s first woman governor, but may face fierce challengers in next year’s election.
Sam Mellins and Rory Nevins · August 11, 2021

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is slated to assume the governorship on August 24, upon Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation | Governor's Press Office

Sam Mellins is senior reporter at New York Focus, which he has been a part of since launch day. His reporting… more
Rory Nevins is a matriculating senior at the University of Chicago and an Editorial and Digital Media Intern for New York Focus.
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