Nation Kathy Hochul becomes New York’s first female governor after Andrew Cuomo resigns August 24, 2021 Jon Campbell and Tiffany Cusaac-Smith, New York State Team Comments Off on Kathy Hochul becomes New York’s first female governor after Andrew Cuomo resigns Kathy Hochul became New York's 57th governor during a midnight swearing-in ceremony at the New York State Capitol.