Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York Governor as Cuomo Resigns

Kathy Hochul (R) is sworn-in as New York State's 57th Governor by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore (L) while First Gentleman Bill Hochul (C) holds the Bible, at the New York State Capitol, in New York, on Aug. 24. Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as the 57th governor of New York, replacing now former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who stepped down in the face of allegations of sexual harassment.

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presided over a procedural ceremony at the New York State Capitol at midnight on Aug. 24, where Hochul was officially sworn in as the first female governor in New York state history.