All my life I’ve been proud to be a New Yorker. Being born in this great state, where so many history-making moments have happened, and continue to happen, lends one a distinction that is recognized throughout the world. With that proud distinction also comes a certain degree of responsibility, especially for those heading up the governmental workings of such a wondrously-varied state. Expertly taking the helm of New York at a time when the world seems at odds with itself, Governor Kathy Hochul has made her own history, becoming the very first female governor our state has known.
I remember watching her speak at a Veterans event several years ago when she was Lieutenant Governor, and her relatable and compassionate words illustrated an understanding of what New York was, and could be. From her background in Western New York, to her legal work in Washington, DC, she has integral experience in how things work on both the hometown and federal level, and that kind of keen understanding is necessary to keep our state moving forward. This Dazzler of the Day honors Hochul for her career of service to our great state, and our country.
