To the editor: I have been reading with interest your articles about the resignation of Lt. Governor Benjamin. I also have been reading reports of the lack of influence most of the former lieutenant governors of the state have had with the governors they have served with. The question I […]
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Senate Investigations Committee chair launches widespread probe into rising utility costs
On March 4, 2022, Sen. James Skoufis, chairman of the New York Senate Committee of Investigations and Government Operations, launched a probe into the rising costs of heating and electric bills across the state. After receiving complaints from constituents in his district about the rising prices of heating costs this […]
Newest Court of Appeals judges formally seated during investiture ceremony
On April 5, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presided over the investiture of three new judges to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state’s top appellate court. The three judges — Madeline Singas, Anthony Cannataro, and Shirley Troutman — have been serving on the […]
Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on Brooklyn subway shooting incident
On Tuesday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated the public about the 36th Street subway shooting that happened Tuesday morning in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Police have identified the shooter as Frank R. James, a 62-year-old man who police say has addresses in both Philadelphia and Wisconsin. There is […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul accepts lieutenant governor’s resignation
On April 12, 2022, New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to federal authorities in relation to bribery charges related to his run for New York City comptroller in 2021. Later that same day, Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted his resignation and made an announcement to reassure her constituents. “I […]
More than 20 injured in Brooklyn subway shooting; Gov. Hochul says “insanity is seizing our city”
Shortly before 8:30 Tuesday morning, firefighters responding to a report of smoke at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn were met with a grisly scene. Several morning commuters were found wounded and bleeding on the platform. Overall, 16 people were injured, including 10 who had been shot by an […]
Republican lawmakers calling for lieutenant governor’s resignation
Senate Republicans are calling for the resignation of Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin following news of his arrest Tuesday morning, April 12. Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt, Sen. Jim Tedisco and Assembly Republican leader Will Barclay called for Benjamin’s immediate resignation following news of his arrest this morning on possible campaign […]
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested on charges of campaign fraud
State Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy blasted the Hochul administration Tuesday morning following news that Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to authorities to answer charges he accepted illegal campaign contributions. According to multiple media reports, Benjamin turned himself in and was arrested Tuesday as the FBI and the U.S. […]