As Andrew Cuomo resigns, Kathy Hochul set to become the first female Governor of New York

The 62-year-old has served for 14 years as a town board member in a town near Buffalo, and with her experience working on a range of issues in Western New York, she is regarded by many as equipped to serve New York. "I agree with Governor Cuomo's decision to step down. It is the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers," Hochul tweeted. She has been responsible for creating the first haven house for domestic violence survivors in the city of Hamburg.

Steven Walters, a Republican, who worked with Hochul in Hamburg says they disagreed at times but have always found her to be open-minded and professional. Kathy Hochul is passionate about the environment and keeping the wilderness intact.

Hochul was appointed clerk of Erie County by then-Governor Eliot Spitzer, who also later quit due to a scandal. In 2011, she won a special election for a district no Democrat had won in 40 years. While she was elected Lt. Governor, she has seldom been seen with Cuomo. It is this distance that may be a blessing in disguise if Hochul decides to run for Governor in 2022.

Kathy Hochul issued a statement shortly after results of a five-month investigation were released. "The AG's investigation has documented repulsive & unlawful behavior by the Governor towards multiple women. I believe these brave women & admire their courage coming forward," Hochul wrote on Twitter.