By: Teddy Grant New York's Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is poised to become the state's first female governor following the shocking resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, 63, on Tuesday. Hochul, 62, who joined Cuomo's team during the 2014 election, has been largely cut off from the governor; the two have not spoken since February, the New York Times reported. According to CNN, Hochul worked on raising the minimum wage in New York to $15, advocated for paid family leave, and led Cuomo's 'Enough is Enough” program, which took on sexual assaults on college campuses. In a statement, Hochul said she agreed with Cuomo’s decision to step down from office and is ready to become New […]

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