What Jewish New Yorkers need to know about Kathy Hochul, who will replace Cuomo as governor
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August 20, 2021
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, center, in yellow jacket, meets with leaders of New York City's Jewish community to discuss a nationwide rise in antisemitic attacks, May 9, 2019.
(New York Jewish Week/JTA) - Kathy Hochul, who is set to succeed Andrew Cuomo as governor of New York, is no stranger to the New York Jewish community.
Cuomo resigned Tuesday, a week after a state investigation concluded that he sexually harassed 11 women. He had faced intense pressure to step aside, including from President Joe Biden, or face impeachment.
Cuomo enjoyed a warm working relationship with Jews across the denominational spectrum. As Cuomo's surrogate, Hochul has made it a point to keep up with the issues and concerns of Jews, local leaders say, visiting Jewish day schools, meet...
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