State Senator Shelley Mayer. “Today is a new day for the State of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul is smart, tough, determined, with high ethical standards and a strong moral compass. She has served in local, county, state and federal government positions and values the insights and experiences of local leaders – listening before making decisions. Governor Hochul knows New York State well, especially Westchester County. She has been to our cities, towns and villages on numerous occasions – many times with me. She cares about the challenges facing our communities. I look forward to her leadership and a collaborative relationship between her and the members of the Senate and the Assembly, so that we can deliver for the people of New York State.”
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. “Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York’s 57th Governor and the first woman to hold our highest office. I am confident Governor Hochul has the opportunity and ability to reinvent the office of the Governor, transform the culture in Albany, and swiftly take the reins to address the pressing needs of this moment. First and foremost, our new administration must address New York’s soon to expire eviction moratorium and ensure relief payments from the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Excluded Workers Fund are released in a timely manner. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are still waiting to receive desperately needed relief. Governor Hochul must tackle this crisis with urgency. Additionally, I urge Governor Hochul to prioritize implementing ethics reform to ensure New York State has an ethics and oversight body that holds those in powerful positions accountable, and to strengthen legislation and protections against sexual harassment and misconduct. In order to truly usher in a new era in New York, we must change the culture of Albany and ensure that our government fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that works for the people of New York.”
State Senator Peter Harckham. “Congratulations and best wishes to Kathy Hochul on becoming the 57th governor of New York, the first woman in history to hold the office. Governor Hochul will lead our state forward through these challenging times, and I will work with her to bring New Yorkers together and ensure a better future for all.”
State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, said, “Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul on her historic inauguration as New York’s 57th governor and the first female Governor of New York. It’s a new day for New York! I look forward to working together @KathyHochul.” Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins also met with Governor Hochul and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, pictured above, in the first meeting of the three people in a room that have the power over NY State government.
