NEW YORK - Lt. Gov. Kathleen "Kathy" Courtney Hochul is serving her second term as New York's No. 2 in the executive branch in Gov.
Andrew Cuomo's administration. She will become governor in two weeks when Andrew Cuomo resigns.Hochul, 62, is a former corporate lawyer, Capitol Hill aide, town council member, county clerk, and congresswoman who served less than a term.Minutes after Cuomo announced that he would step aside, Hochul issued a statement saying, "I agree with Governor Cuomo's decision to step down.
It is the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers. As someone who has served at all levels of government and is next in the line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New York State's 57th Governor."New York Gov..