Please consider supporting our efforts with a subscription to the New York publication nearest you.Kathy Hochul, the new governor of New York, has made it clear she wants to make a clean break from the Andrew Cuomo years and shore up her reelection prospects. We cover the stories from the New York State Capitol and across New York that matter most to you and your family. Joseph Spector is the Government and Politics Editor for the USA TODAY Network's Atlantic Group, overseeing coverage in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. He can be reached at or followed on Twitter: local journalism More: Andrew Cuomo is resigning, but the investigations into his conduct will continue Andrew Cuomo to resign amid scandal Kathy Hochul to become governor In the meantime, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, will take over some of the lieutenant governor's duties - which are mainly ceremonial. Now Hochul will eventually pick her own successor. Paterson tapped Richard Ravitch, a New York developer and long-time government appointee, as his second in command. The Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled a governor could, in fact, appoint a lieutenant governor, a surprising decision after it was rejected in the lower courts. Spitzer's resignation led to a lengthy court fight over whether Paterson could appoint his successor as lieutenant governor, one he ultimately won amid a Senate coup in 2009. You don't have to give two weeks notice to resign as governor.” Who fills Hochul's role as lieutenant governor? "I hope there's nothing nefarious about the 14 days, but it strikes me as too long a period. Attorney Preet Bharara, a Cuomo foe who prosecuted his administration, said Tuesday on his podcast. “It may be overly cynical on my part – but I believe that Andrew Cuomo was a person of mischief," former Manhattan U.S. There are also a series of investigations that will continue into his conduct. On its face, it would appear Cuomo simply wants time to leave office after taking the helm of the state in 2011. Critical issues remain, and none larger than the new surge in COVID-19 cases.īut critics questioned whether Cuomo might want to make a few last governmental moves before he leaves. It's a good question with no clear answer. Hochul was set to speak to reporters Wednesday afternoon to discuss the transition and her agenda. When David Paterson was sworn in as Spitzer's successor, he gave a rousing speech in the packed Assembly chambers, but COVID-19 restrictions might prevent such an event. 24, meaning she would be sworn in on that date and likely give an address to the state. When will Hochul take office?įourteen days from Tuesday would mean Hochul takes office on Tuesday, Aug. That's a longer period of time that Eliot Spitzer stayed in office when he announced his resignation on Maand officially left five days later. Kathy Hochul, who will make history as the first woman governor. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he would leave office in 14 days to allow a smooth transition for his successor Lt. Watch Video: VIDEO: Locals react to Cuomo resignationĪLBANY - For the second time in 13 years, New York will have a governor resign in disgrace midterm, creating an unexpected transition to the state's second in command.
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