A western New Yorker with centrist Democratic roots, she is described as both tough and disarming. She is also relatively untested. Source: New York Times
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Landlords and Tenants Worry About Effects of Ruling on Eviction Moratorium
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2021
With Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling, landlords could technically start filing suits immediately to evict tenants. 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
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
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
Democrats Call for Cuomo's Resignation, but Who Will Replace Him?
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Potential successors are in the wings. But the longer it takes for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s fate to be resolved, the greater the headache for Democrats. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Quietly Prepares to Replace Cuomo as Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
After working mostly in the background since joining Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team in 2014, Ms. Hochul is poised to replace him if he steps down or is forced out. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor, calls Cuomo’s behavior ‘repulsive.’
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
If the governor were to resign over sexual harassment allegations, Ms. Hochul, a moderate Democrat from Buffalo, would become the first female governor of New York State. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul, Cuomo’s Loyal Lieutenant, Is Tested as Crisis Engulfs Him
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2021
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would become New York’s first female governor if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns or is removed from office amid sexual harassment allegations. Source: New York Times
Who is Kathy Hochul? Governor Cuomo’s Possible Successor
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
Ms. Hochul, who has served as New York’s lieutenant governor since 2015, would become the first female governor in the state’s history if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned or was removed from office. Source: New York Times