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Hochul, NY's 1st female governor, inherits vast challenges

by Marina Villeneuve
| August 24, 2021 2:30 AM

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — 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.

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