The criminal charges against Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin complicate Gov. Kathy Hochul’s election efforts as she seeks her first full term in office.
Tag: New York State
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Lt. Gov. Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s No. 2 official to Gov. Kathy Hochul, will face a federal charge that he conspired to commit bribery while a state senator.
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With New York District Lines On Hold, Judge Blesses Possible Backup Plan
A state appeals court judge approved the use of a special master to draw new congressional districts that could be used if the existing maps are thrown out.
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Hochul Emerges From Budget Talks Unbowed, but Not Unscathed
The governor won policy measures aimed at easing New Yorkers’ concerns over crime and rising prices, but alienated some fellow Democratic lawmakers.
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Here’s What $220 Billion Brings: New Casinos, Bail Laws and a Stadium
New York’s agreement on a $220 billion state budget includes a raft of nonfiscal measures, including a three-year window to resume the legal sale of to-go drinks.