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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

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...

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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.

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Spice Island: a culinary tour of Grenada

Radhika Aligh discovers the best places to eat (and drink) on the Caribbean island — and meets the people behind them

Evening Standard

Federal prosecutors appeal judge’s decision to drop bribery charges against former NY Lt. Gov Brian Benjamin

ALBANY, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors are appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.

Tribune News Service

Judge drops corruption charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Benjamin

The U.S. government filed an appeal Monday to dismiss the judge's order to drop some of the charges against Benjamin.

Axios

Rep. Lee Zeldin concedes to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York governor’s race

NEW YORK — Rep. Lee Zeldin conceded to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday afternoon, about 13 hours after The Associated Press called New York’s tighter-than-expected race for governor.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribune News Service

NY Legislature approves bill to boot indicted former Lt. Gov. Benjamin from ballot

ALBANY, N.Y. — Indicted ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin will remove himself from June’s primary ballot as Democratic lawmakers opened the door Monday for Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace her disgraced running mate.

The Independent UK

NY governor faces fallout of running mate resignation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting candidates for a new lieutenant governor, after her previous pick for the post resigned after being charged with corruption

Tribune News Service

Gov. Hochul pushing NY Legislature to approve bill removing indicted ex-Lt. Gov. Benjamin from ballot

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is attempting to enlist the Democratic-led Legislature’s help in booting former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from June’s primary ballot.

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Lawyer for former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin calls bribery case ‘flimsy’

NEW YORK — A lawyer for former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin called the corruption case against his client “flimsy” Monday as the feds revealed they’d seized his cellphone and issued hundreds of subpoenas.

The Independent UK

Lawyer: Ex-NY Lt Gov has strong legal challenges for charges

A lawyer for recently resigned New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin says the Democrat has very lively legal issues from which to challenge corruption charges brought against him last week

The Independent UK

NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mate’s arrest

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party’s nomination in June

Tribune News Service

NY Gov. Hochul claims she was blindsided by Benjamin indictment, on hunt for new lieutenant governor

ALBANY, N.Y. — Brian Benjamin’s indictment on federal bribery charges came as a “surprise” to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who claimed Wednesday she was caught off guard by the scandal that ensnared her hand-picked right-hand man.

Tribune News Service

Former NY Lt. Gov. Benjamin to remain on the primary ballot even after stepping down

NEW YORK — Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned from office Tuesday, hours after he was arrested and charged with five counts of bribery and fraud in a federal corruption probe, bowing to a ballooning scandal and adding a baffling wrinkle into the spring Democratic primary.

The Guardian - US

New York lieutenant governor quits after arrest on bribery and fraud charges

Democrat Brian Benjamin pleads not guilty in Manhattan to several charges, as arrest creates political crisis for governor Kathy Hochul

The Independent UK

New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigns after arrest in campaign finance scheme

Prosecutors say politician ‘abused his authority as a New York State senator, engaging in a bribery scheme using public funds for his own corrupt purposes’

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