Kathy Hochul: 'The governor and I have not been close' By Maki Becker News Staff Reporter Aug 11, 2021 Aug 11, 2021 Updated Feb 26, 2026 Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a news conference at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Albany. Derek Gee/Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Maki Becker News Staff Reporter Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul made it plain Wednesday that she wasn't going to carry baggage that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is leaving behind.kAmQx E9:?< :EVD G6CJ 4=62C E92E E96 8@G6C?@C 2?5 x 92G6 ?@E 366? 4=@D6] !9JD:42==J @C @E96CH:D6 :? E6C>D @7 >F49 E:>6[Q D96 E@=5 C6A@CE6CD :? 96C 7:CDE 255C6DD D:?46 rF@>@ 2??@F?465 %F6D52J E92E 96 H@F=5 C6D:8? 7@==@H:?8 2? 6IA=@D:G6 C6A@CE 3J E96 DE2E6 2EE@C?6J 86?6C2= E92E 7@F?5 96 D6IF2==J 92C2DD65 `` H@>6?]k^AmkAmQxVG6 366? EC2G6=:?8 E96 DE2E6 2?5 5@ ?@E DA6?5 >F49 E:>6 :? 9:D AC6D6?46 @C :? E96 AC6D6?46 @7 >2?J :? E96 DE2E6 r2A:E@=]Qk^Am kAmw@49F= H2D 42C67F= E@ ?@E6 E92E D96 H2D DE:== =:6FE6?2?E 8@G6C?@C 2?5 E92E E96 DE2E6 925 ;FDE @?6 8@G6C?@C[ 3FE E92E H:== 492?86 @? pF8] ac[ H9:49 :D H96? rF@>@ D2:5 96 H:== @77:4:2==J DE6A 5@H?]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva receives update on Hillmoor Zone 1 project New Lake Geneva event a celebration of America's 250th anniversary Work begins on project to honor Dungeons & Dragons co-founder Gary Gygax Lake Geneva approves dining facility for Bible camp Incumbent faces former council member for District 3 seat Riga-Tony’s serves Italian with style, fun and flair Look Ahead: Happy Easter in Lake Geneva! Plus a best-selling author visit & local live music Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays Brewers finally announce cable, satellite TV channels for broadcasts Riga-Tony’s serves Italian with style, fun and flair Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say Look Ahead: Buggin' Out on balloons in Williams Bay plus tributes to Pink, Carole King in Lake Geneva Journalist from Madison area kidnapped in Iraq Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmqFE D96 D2:5 492?86D H@F=5 36 4@>:?8 2?5 E92E E9@D6 H9@ >2J 92G6 6?23=65 E96 8@G6C?@C :? 9:D :>AC@A6C 3692G:@C H:== ?@E 36 :? 96C r23:?6E] k^AmkAmQ}@ @?6 H9@ H2D ?2>65 2D 5@:?8 2?JE9:?8 F?6E9:42= H:== C6>2:? :? >J 25>:?:DEC2E:@?[Q D96 D2:5]k^Am kAm$96 2=D@ :?5:42E65 96C DEJ=6 @7 =6256CD9:A H:== ?@E 36 2?JE9:?8 =:<6 rF@>@VD]k^AmkAmQpE E96 6?5 @7 >J E6C>[ H96?6G6C :E 6?5D[ ?@ @?6 H:== 6G6C 56D4C:36 >J 25>:?:DEC2E:@? 2D 2 E@I:4 H@C< 6?G:C@?>6?E[Q D96 D2:5]k^Am Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Hochul promises early appointment of new lieutenant governor "It will be somebody who is no stranger to me, but also someone that will carry on the vision of my administration, which is to continue the s… In one-on-one interview, 'energized' Hochul says she's 'prepared' to take reins "People will see very early on the kind of person I am and the expectations I have of any team that's ever worked with me," Hochul said. "They… Stories: Andrew Cuomo resigns; Kathy Hochul to become NY governor Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Buffalo native, will step into the top job in New York State after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he will resign in 14 d… Watch now: Andrew Cuomo resigns; Kathy Hochul to become NY governor Read our coverage here. Watch Now: Related Video World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address AP Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address Top stories for April 2, 2026 Top stories for April 2, 2026 Top stories for April 2, 2026 Top stories for April 2, 2026
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In one-on-one interview, 'energized' Hochul says she's 'prepared' to take reins "People will see very early on the kind of person I am and the expectations I have of any team that's ever worked with me," Hochul said. "They…
Stories: Andrew Cuomo resigns; Kathy Hochul to become NY governor Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Buffalo native, will step into the top job in New York State after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he will resign in 14 d…
