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Brian Benjamin

politics Apr. 28, 2022

Is Kathy Hochul Stuck With Brian Benjamin?A look at Governor Kathy Hochul’s options to find a new running mate after Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin’s resignation.

By Nia Prater
early and often Apr. 22, 2022

Why Is New York Politics So Corrupt?A Columbia law professor and former member of the Moreland Commission discusses the case against Brian Benjamin and political corruption in New York.

By Nia Prater
new york state Apr. 12, 2022

New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Fraud ArrestBenjamin, New York’s No. 2 official, has been accused of conspiring to commit bribery when he was a state senator running for NYC comptroller.

By Margaret Hartmann and Nia Prater
new york state Mar. 27, 2022

New York Lieutenant Governor Benjamin Faces Federal Corruption ProbeFederal prosecutors are investigating if he was involved in campaign-finance fraud, as well as funding he doled out as a state senator in Harlem.

By Chas Danner
politics Sept. 9, 2021

Brian Benjamin Sworn In As Lieutenant Governor of New YorkBenjamin declined to weigh in on who should replace him as state senator in the 30th District.

By Nia Prater
kathy hochul Aug. 25, 2021

Hochul Expected to Select State Senator Brian Benjamin As Lieutenant GovernorAs expected, a New York City lawmaker gets the nod.

By Nia Prater