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Suozzi Blasts Hochul for Attempting to Get Benjamin Off Primary Ballot
Both U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove), who is running in the Democratic Primary for governor, and New York State Republican Chair Nick Langworthy Tuesday blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul for approaching Democrat legislative leaders about changing a law that would allow former Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin to get off the ballot for the upcoming June primary.
NY Gov. Hochul Hits Election Hurdle in Running Mate’s Arrest
One man’s scandal catapulted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul into office. Will alleged misconduct by another man hurt her chances of holding on to the job?
Hochul Talks Subway Safety, Bail Reform, Benjamin Resignation in Radio Interview
In a wide-ranging radio interview with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Wednesday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul answered questions about Tuesday’s Brooklyn subway shooting, recent rollbacks to bail reforms passed in the state budget and the resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.
Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin Tests Positive for Covid-19
Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin tested positive for Covid-19 Sunday, the state’s second-in-command revealed in a social media post.