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N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders release of 191 inmates

New York’s new governor recently released dozens of prisoners and has vowed to release even more.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: State Senator Brian Benjamin and Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrate during a press conference announcing State Senator Brian Benjamin as Lt. Governor on August 26, 2021 in New York City. Senator Benjamin, who placed fourth in the Democratic primary for city comptroller earlier this year, will replace Hochul who was sworn in as Governor this week after the resignation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Senator Benjamin has been a lead sponsor and advocate for criminal and police reforms that includes the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act and the Less is More Act, which restricts the use of incarceration for non-criminal technical parole violations. He has also been a proponent of affordable housing. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

N.Y. Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin takes oath of office

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has sworn in her second in command. Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin took the oath of office on Thursday with his family by his side.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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N.Y. Gov. Hochul speaks out on devastation of Hurricane Ida

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) addressed the mourning New Yorkers after last week’s flooding turned deadly. During a public address on Sunday, Hochul stressed her concerns about high rainfall in Central Park last week.

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What is the future of NYC?

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to take over as governor as she now eyes a 2022 bid to hold on to her new job.