Hochul Sworn In As New York Governor

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state. The Democrat, launching her term as the 57th governor of New York, said her goals were to increase public safety and to make the state more affordable. After she took the oath of office at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, Hochul said “right now there are some fights we have to take on… First we must and will make our streets safer.” She also called for making the state more affordable, citing the high cost of living.