
Cuomo’s fall, Hochul’s rise: Sexual harassment scandal brings New York its first female governor
After corroborated sexual harassment allegations that led to Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, Kathy Hochul’s ascent to the governorship marks a new era for women in N.Y. state politics.
Gianna Jirak and Rachel Fadem
• September 2, 2021



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