Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become New York's governor when Andrew Cuomo ends his term at 11:59 p.m. Hochul, also a Democrat, will inherit immense challenges as she takes over an administration facing criticism for inaction during Cuomo’s final months.
, including an aide who said he groped her breast and has since filed a complaint with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Cuomo has offered few hints about his plans or where he’ll live after leaving the Executive Mansion. He told New York magazine in a recent interview that he’s “not disappearing.” She announced the planned appointments Monday of two top aides: Karen Persichilli Keogh will become Secretary to the Governor and Elizabeth Fine will be Hochul’s chief legal counselor.
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