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 0 Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a news conference at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Albany. Derek Gee/Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More 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… Franklin County administrator to step down Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase? Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks. Here's where they're going Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems Boones Mill obtains grant for new park project Rocky Mount asks residents to voluntarily conserve water 1 killed, 4 injured in crash involving Abingdon school bus after football game Judge Michael Urbanski to retire after long tenure on the federal bench Federal grant to fund Route 122 improvement study at Smith Mountain Lake David Hoffmann: A better chorus for the communities we serve Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems Sale of Hotel Roanoke Conference Center finalized as Virginia Tech prepares to sell whole building Is our admiration for the Amish overlooking real harm? | The Ethical Life podcast Tri-Area Community Health announces new behavioral health director What is the regulatory future of Mountain Valley’s Boost project in Elliston? 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 0 comments 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: Related Video The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026 August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026
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