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Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Federal prosecutors in New York have dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Supreme Court Declines To Review Federal Bribery Charges Against Ex-Lt. Gov.

Supreme Court declines to review federal bribery charges against former NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, citing lack of explicit quid pro quo and First Amendmen...

Top News · Dec 16, 2024

Eric Adams Gamed a New York Campaign Finance Scheme That Was Ripe for Corruption

The New York City mayor's kickbacks from Turkish officials translated into extra cash from taxpayers.

Reason · Dec 5, 2024

New York Gov. Hochul drubs fellow Democrats in low-turnout gubernatorial primary

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul sailed to victory Tuesday as she easily defeated a pair of Democratic primary opponents and took a step closer to becoming the first woman elected governor of New York.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Cuomo, faces Democrats

New Yorkers are casting votes in a governor’s race that for the first time in a decade does not include the name “Cuomo” at the top of the ticket

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

In N.Y.'s primary, 2 Democrats and 4 Republicans are running to oust Gov. Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a full term after succeeding Andrew Cuomo who resigned last year. If elected in November, she would be the first woman chosen by voters as New York's governor.

WEKU · Jun 27, 2022

Three candidates running in the Democratic primary for governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul, Tom Suozzi, and Jumaane Williams are running in the Democratic primary election for Governor of New York on June 2, 2022. Hochul is running for re-election to a full term. Hochul, previously New York’s lieutenant governor, became governor in August 2021 following the resignation of Gov. Andrew…

Ballotpedia · Jun 3, 2022

January trial date set for ex-NY Lt Gov in corruption case

A January trial date has been set for former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin to face charges that he traded his clout as a state senator for campaign contributions

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

NY governor selects US Rep. Delgado as lieutenant governor

U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will serve as New York’s next lieutenant governor

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul taps U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as her lieutenant governor

The move vacates a competitive U.S. House seat.

Axios · May 3, 2022