Brian Benjamin, a state lawmaker from New York City, has been tapped by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to succeed her in her old post as lieutenant governor
Two days into her job as New York governor, Kathy Hochul picked a state lawmaker from New York City to succeed her in her old post as lieutenant governor, according to a person familiar with the matter.considering several candidates
from downstate, according to the person. Ms. Hochul, a Democrat from Buffalo, N.Y., had also said the need for diversity would factor into her decision. A spokeswoman for Ms. Hochul didn’t respond to requests for comment. A spokeswoman for Mr. Benjamin declined to comment.
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