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Veteran African-American political observers give Gov. Kathy Hochul credit for sticking by Brian Benjamin amid troubles, when others would let him go.

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. But it's unclear whether it will endanger her primary bid in the end. Hochul became the state's first woman governor in August when she took over for Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed 11 women, which he denied. Political observers and Democratic s...

With New York’s lieutenant governor out of action, the path to power for veteran activist Ana María Archila just got a lot easier. But only if supporters can raise the funds that will allow her to compete effectively.

Over the past decade, more than a dozen state elected officials have either resigned or been removed from office in connection to claims of misconduct.

New York State Police arrested John Fadden, 48, of Savona, after a federal investigation into possession and distribution of child pornography online.

A bill has been proposed to allow democrats to remove former lieutenant governor Brian Benjamins name on the June primary ballot after he was indicted for corruption and resigned earlier this week.

Hochul's previously smooth path to a Democratic primary win hit a major bump this week when her lieutenant governor resigned following his arrest earlier this week.

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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.