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Photos: Kathy Hochul takes ceremonial oath of office as 57th governor of New York

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Kathy Hochul takes ceremonial oath of office as 57th governor of New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul

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Kathy from Hamburg: How Hochul's roots shaped New York's governor-to-be

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As Kathy Hochul prepares to govern NY, women leaders optimistic more change is coming

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Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor

Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor

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After ceremonial swearing in, Hochul says, 'I want people to believe in their government again'

After ceremonial swearing in, Hochul says, 'I want people to believe in their government again'

Gov. Kathy Hochul was ceremonially sworn into office this morning in the Capitol’s Red Room, just 10 hours after she officially became the 57th governor of New York at midnight.