State WATCH: Benjamin sworn in as NY lieutenant governor WBFO-FM 88.7 Published September 9, 2021 at 8:23 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Screenshot / Office of the GovernorNew York state Sen. Brian Benjamin (l) is sworn in as lieutenant governor Thursday morning. Thursday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced and welcomed New York State Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin at his swearing in ceremony.