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Court rules disgraced ex-NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin can face bribery and fraud charges
A three judge federal appeals panel unanimously agreed to reverse a lower court’s ruling, reopening the possibility of charges against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first lieutenant governor.
Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin dodges serious bribery, wire fraud raps
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin on Monday dodged serious bribery and fraud raps when a Manhattan judge dismissed three federal charges against him.
Is that frowned upon? Bill awaiting Hochul signature fires pols after federal guilty pleas
"I don't know why the loophole existed in the first place," former Queens prosecutor James Quinn said Thursday.
Hochul questions why it's 'so important' to lock up criminals as Zeldin confronts her on bail reform
"My opponent thinks that right now there's a polio emergency going on but there's not a crime emergency -- different priorities than I'm hearing from people right now."
GOP's Molinaro leads Dem Riley in Hudson Valley race that could tip House control
Marc Molinaro, the Republican Dutchess County Executive, leads Democratic lawyer Josh Riley 51.2% to 41.6% in the Nov. 8 general election for the 19th Congressional District.
Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin makes case to dismiss bribery indictment
Benjamin — who resigned from his post as Gov. Kathy Hochul's No. 2 in April — faces bribery conspiracy charges tied to an alleged campaign finance scheme.
GOP may have Hochul to thank for possible House seat steal: poll
Dutchess County Republican Marc Molinaro leading in his congressional race to take the place of former House member Antonio Delgado, who is now lieutenant governor, a poll shows.
Copter Kathy: Hochul’s been a frequent flyer as NYers struggle to fill gas tanks
“The governor’s personal frequent-flyer program is immune to things like rising gas prices, cancellations, delays and lost luggage."
Antonio Delgado slams NRA after being sworn in as New York lieutenant governor
Former Rep. Antonio Delgado officially took the oath of office as New York lieutenant governor Wednesday weeks after his predecessor resigned in disgrace. He quickly took aim at the political...
Disgraced ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin appears in court as trial date set
Disgraced ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin appeared in Manhattan federal court Thursday as a judge set his tentative trial date on bribery charges for early next year.
'Quid pro quo': Developer flips on indicted ex-Hochul No. 2 Brian Benjamin
The Harlem real estate developer charged alongside disgraced ex-lieutenant governor Brian Benjamin flipped on the forced-to-resign pol and pleaded guilty to a number of charges.
How Albany Dems plan to stop Cuomo from mounting a comeback
Albany Democrats are aiming to move legislation that would strip ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his approximately $16 million campaign war chest before he could ever pursue a comeback attempt.
Hochul says she's not sweating potential independent run by Andrew Cuomo
Kathy Hochul told anchor Bill Ritter she was "proud" to lead the Empire State, and will "continue being focused on delivering for New Yorkers."
Latin vex: Hochul running mate Delgado explains his heritage after criticism
Rep. Antonio Delgado, Gov. Kathy Hochul's new selection for lieutenant governor, is explaining his "Afro-Latino" roots following criticism from Latino activists.
Hochul could cost House Democrats a seat with indicted Lt. Gov. replacement
Gov. Kathy Hochul's selection of Rep. Antonio Delgado to replace her indicted former lieutenant governor and running mate could cost national Democrats a seat in the House of Representatives.
Gov. Kathy Hochul taps Rep. Antonio Delgado as lieutenant governor
Governor Kathy Hochul has selected Rep. Antonio Delgado to replace disgraced ex-LG Brian Benjamin as governor.
Government bailout: Hochul gets Dems to back bill booting Benjamin from ballot
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Democratic-run state Legislature will approve a law as soon as later Monday to remove her indicted former running mate Brian Benjamin from the ballot...
Bill that would boot ex-Lt. Gov Brian Benjamin from ballot introduced to state Senate
Benjamin resigned earlier this month.
Mayor Adams backs Hochul bid to boot Benjamin off ballot
Democratic leaders have largely turned their backs on efforts by Gov. Kathy Hochul to boot ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the primary ballot.
Hochul faces 'clusterf--k' of resistance to remove indicted Benjamin from primary ballot
Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to have expended her political capital in Albany.