"Today, for the first time in New York history, a woman will enter that arena as governor."

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her first address as governor Tue. hours after being sworn into office.

Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of New York at midnight on Tue..

Hochul is the state's first woman governor. She is one of nine women currently serving as governors in the US. (USN)

Hochul will serve the remainder of the current term, which ends December 2022.

Hochul: "I want people to believe in their government again. It’s important to me that people have faith."

Hochul: "There’ll be no blindsiding; there’ll just be full cooperation."

Hochul: "Our strength comes from the faith and confidence of the people who put us in these offices."