FILE - New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado arrives to listen to Gov. Kathy Hochul present her 2025 executive state budget in the Red Room at the state Capitol, Jan. 16, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File) The Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will challenge his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the governor's race next year, months after a feud between the two Democrats erupted into public view.

In a short campaign video, Delgado sought to introduce himself to voters, highlighting his educational background and offering a broad preview of his platform, saying “what we need right here in New York is bold, decisive transformational leadership.”

“Listen, the powerful and well-connected have their champions. I'm runnin

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