Kathy Hochul warns of 'turnover' in first press conference since Cuomo resignation

Kathy Hochul.
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Incoming New York governor Kathy Hochul came out swinging during her first press conference on Wednesday, vowing to "fight like hell" for New Yorkers with an administration she says will look different from that of newly-resigned Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).

"The promise I make to all New Yorkers right here and right now: I will fight like hell for you every single day, like I've always done and always will," said Hochul.

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Brigid Kennedy

Brigid Kennedy worked at The Week from 2021 to 2023 as a staff writer, junior editor and then story editor, with an interest in U.S. politics, the economy and the music industry.