Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin has officially resigned, amidst federal charges.

According to the Associated Press, Hochul stated,

"I have accepted Brian Benjamin’s resignation effective immediately. While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as lieutenant governor. New Yorkers deserve absolute confidence in their government, and I will continue working every day to deliver for them."

Benjamin turned himself into police on Tuesday morning and faces federal corruption charges just seven months into his time in office. Hochul then announced his resignation later in the afternoon.

Benjamin is accused of bribery, wire fraud conspiracy and falsifying records.

According to an unsealed indictment, while serving as a state senator, Benjamin is accused of trying to get campaign contributions for securing a $50,000 dollar state grant for a developer. Prior to the indictment, a spokesperson for Benjamin's campaign said once they found out the contributions in question were sourced improperly, they were donated to the campaign's finance board.

Albany republicans, including 122nd District Assemblyman Joe Angelino, gave their reactions earlier this afternoon, prior to his stepping down. Angelino, amongst others, called for Benjamin's resignation.

"This is just another in a long line of New York State executives, just, ruining the trust of the people, through their elected office." Angelino told Fox 40. "This is something that all of New York state is just sick of, there's corruption lawlessness and its the kind of thing that as an elected official -- I'm embarrassed."

Governor Hochul stepped into her role after former Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned back in August amid sexual misconduct charges.

There was no comment from Benjamin's attorneys, leading up to his resignation.