New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday just hours after being arrested on charges of federal bribery conspiracy related to his unsuccessful city comptroller campaign.

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who served as lieutenant governor and ascended to the governorship last August upon the resignation of her predecessor, confirmed she accepted Benjamin’s resignation just hours after he was brought up on federal charges.

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