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New York’s 57th Gov. Kathy Hochul.
By Michael V. Cusenza
Governor Kathy Hochul beamed from the stage Tuesday night at her race results watch party in Downtown Manhattan after learning that she had just defeated GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin to become the first woman to be elected governor of the Empire State.
“Tonight, a glass ceiling was shattered in the State of New York,” Hochul said. “Thank you to everyone who made it happen—this victory is yours.”
Hochul garnered 52 percent of the vote, while Zeldin notched 47 percent following a hard-fought campaign.
Locally, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) earned another term in Albany after winning a closer-than-expected contest against Republican Danniel Maio.
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Senator Addabbo has much to smile about after earning another term representing District 15 Upstate.
“Today my team and I got to open the doors of my district offices to once again get to work helping the people of the 15th Senate District. This honor wouldn’t be possible without the help of all of my supporters,” Addabbo said on Wednesday. “My work is never done and I look forward to representing my constituents up in Albany and here in the communities with an eye on strengthening our police force, protecting our coastal communities, safely expanding gaming in New York and assisting our working-class families. To everyone who has supported me, I say THANK YOU!”
Though Zeldin lost a bruising political fight, New York Republicans are excited for the future.
“This delegation will be on the front lines of getting our nation back on track, and I’m proud to be joining the ranks alongside these incredible public servants,” NYGOP Chairman and Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy said on Wednesday.
