New York State has a new governor. Kathy Hochul becomes the first woman to hold the position.
“That is a happiness for us women and to move forward that we can do what we want,” said a New Yorker interviewed.
“Having a woman as the leader of New York State is great to me, we always have to keep moving forward as women,” added another woman.
Although the official swearing-in occurred at midnight, a public swearing-in ceremony was held in the morning in the presence of family members and important figures in state politics, such as Judge Janet DiFiore and Senate and Assembly majority leaders. .
Hochul has many years of experience in politics after assuming different positions and being the vice governor for about six years.
“Yes, I think that this lady can do a good job because she was always by his side and she knows all the means to do good management,” said another neighbor interviewed.
But Hochul takes office inheriting a series of problems, including an economic and health crisis caused by the pandemic.
“She’s going to face a lot of problems, but let’s hope she does well and when she gets re-elected again she can win again,” said another man.
“There are many people here who are hungry, who are in great need, who are in great misery, there is a lot of unemployment now more due to COVID,” added another neighbor.
Regrets Cuomo’s departure.
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And we met some residents who were saddened by the departure of former Governor Cuomo, who faced a series of allegations of sexual harassment.
“For me that is not going to measure up, that the man made him jump out of the position and all that was false,” said another woman.
“And Cuomo was not bad, it is that the people with what he is caught, why didn’t those who accused him accuse him before? Eh? Why? He did a lot, it is also that we people are badly grateful “said another woman.
The new governor has said she will seek reelection next year.
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