New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state.
The Democrat, launching her term as the 57th governor of New York, said her goals were to increase public safety and to make the state more affordable.
Hochul also called for making the state more affordable, citing the high cost of living. Also sworn in Sunday was Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. New York Democratic U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer described her November victory as “breaking the glass ceiling.” as lieutenant governor in May after Brian Benjamin resigned, and said he couldn't “wait to get down to business” of “transparent” and “accountable” government.
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