New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she has skin cancer [Video]

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she has skin cancer. 

The governor made the announcement following a press conference in New York on Thursday. 

The governor said the discovery was made during a routine check up. 

“My doctor discovered a basal cell carcinoma, a tiny, tiny check on my nose. You can’t even see it. But, in excess of precaution,” she said. 

“I encourage everyone to make sure that they do get regular checkups and follow through.  I’m gonna have a small removal procedure. I’m not going under. It’s a local anesthesia. It’ll be occurring Friday morning. I’ll be back to work about an hour later. Uh, but there will be a bandage on my nose.”

Hochul said she wanted to talk about …