I find it excellent that a woman is the leader of the state

New York State has a new governor. Kathy Hochul becomes the first woman to hold the position.

“That is a happiness for us women and to move forward that we can do what we want,” said a New Yorker interviewed.

“Having a woman as the leader of New York State is great to me, we always have to keep moving forward as women,” added another woman.

Although the official swearing-in occurred at midnight, a public swearing-in ceremony was held in the morning in the presence of family members and important figures in state politics, such as Judge Janet DiFiore and Senate and Assembly majority leaders. .

Hochul has many years of experience in politics after assuming different positions and being the vice governor for about six years.

“Yes, I think that this lady can do a good job because she was always by his side and she knows all the means to do good management,” said another neighbor interviewed.

But Hochul takes office inheriting a series of problems, including an economic and health crisis caused by the pandemic.

“She’s going to face a lot of problems, but let’s hope she does well and when she gets re-elected again she can win again,” said another man.

“There are many people here who are hungry, who are in great need, who are in great misery, there is a lot of unemployment now more due to COVID,” added another neighbor.