Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday spoke with the members of New York's congressional delegation to discuss a range of issues facing the state, from curtailing the state's COVID-19 rate amid the spread of the delta variant and distributing aid to tenants and landlords. 

Hochul, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Jerry Nadler, in a joint statement pledged to work together on common goals. The call was a bipartisan one, with Republicans along with Democrats included. 

"During this historic moment, we recognize that it is more important than ever for the incoming governor and the entire delegation to work hand in hand," they said in the statement. "Working together, we will rebuild our economy during this crisis and make sure New Yorkers get the aid they need and deserve to stay in their homes, keep food on the table, and keep small businesses alive.” 

The call, held as a virtual meeting, is yet another example of Hochul working to show she will take a more collaborative approach with fellow elected officials in New York than the outgoing governor. 

Hochul this week also met with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. De Blasio has feuded with Gov. Andrew Cuomo for years; Williams ran against Hochul in a Democratic primary in 2018. 

Hochul herself is a former member of Congress, having served from 2011 and 2013 in a western New York seat after winning a special election.