“Congratulations to New York’s first female Governor, Kathy Hochul, who has an opportunity to set a vastly more collaborative and constructive tone during her tenure in office. On day one, Hochul has stated that one of her primary focuses will be to help New Yorkers ‘believe in government again’ – and I couldn’t agree more with that sentiment.

“I have already extended my best wishes to our incoming governor, along with my sincere desire to work across the aisle for the betterment of my Upstate community, as well as all New Yorkers.”