Kathy Hochul, Cuomoâs Loyal Lieutenant, Is Tested as Crisis Engulfs Him
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would become New Yorkâs first female governor if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns or is removed from office amid sexual harassment allegations.
Ms. Hochul has been described as having been both an âextremely loyalâ lieutenant to Mr. Cuomo, and typically âone of the most outspoken persons against any type of sexual harassment.âCredit...Benjamin Norman for The New York Times
March 15, 2021
BUFFALO â On the day that embattled Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo lost the support of the New York State Senate leader, marking the start of the most perilous week of his career yet, the woman who could succeed him in office was celebrating National Cereal Day.