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Hochul says she's ready to lead following Cuomo's exit

by Marina VilleneuveJennifer Peltz
| August 11, 2021 11:36 AM

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Suddenly tapped to lead New York through a pandemic and a political earthquake, Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to steer the state and would set a different tone than Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is resigning amid sexual harassment allegations.

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