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David A. Paterson, who was born legally blind, was elected New York's 74th Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006, on a ticket with Eliot Spitzer. Paterson became New York¿s 55th Governor on March 17, 2008.
David A. Paterson, who was born legally blind, was elected New York's 74th Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006, on a ticket with Eliot Spitzer. Paterson became New York¿s 55th Governor on March 17, 2008.
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Former Governor Nominated To MTA Board
By GREG MOCKERSince leaving the Governor's office, David Paterson has had a seat behind a radio microphone -- until now. Paterson announced Monday that he has been nominated to a position on the MTA Board. Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo named Paterson to fill a spot...Tags: Regional Authority, Andrew Cuomo, Government, Executive Branch, Politics
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Federal Election Monitors Requested After Campaign Workers Caught Intimidating Rival's Supporters
PIX11.comDays after operatives for a Republican candidate were captured on video using racist and sexist language while placing signs for their candidate on their opponent's campaign headquarters, the Democratic opponent got major legal firepower on his side,...Tags: Justice and Rights, Services and Shopping, Social Issues, Elections, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Cuomo, Christie Play Blame Game Over Proposed Hudson River Fare, Toll Hike
PIX11.comDid they know or did they not know? Days after the largest-ever proposed toll and fare hike on Hudson River crossings, people want to know what Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie knew about this latest possible hit to your wallet. The two issued a...Tags: Regional Authority, Manhattan (New York City), Andrew Cuomo, Government, Executive Branch
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Democratic Heavy Hitters Show Up at Rangel Party
wpix.comThe top Democrats in New York State turned out tonight for embattled, U.S. Congressman, Charles Rangel, showing up at his annual "birthday" fundraiser, held at the Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and KIrsten Gillibrand, along...Tags: Regional Authority, Justice System, Charles B. Rangel, Executive Branch, Government
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Rangel Declares "Prayers Do Work" After Surprising Win
wpix.comCongressman Charles Rangel felt victorious even before the returns were in. Facing the greatest challenge of his political career, the 80-year-old congressman told a crowd of supporters, "Prayers do work." With only a trickling of returns counted, Rangel...Tags: Primaries, David Dinkins, Crime, Law and Justice, Adam Clayton, Republican Party
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Governor Vetos Bill For Welfare Recipients With HIV/AIDS
wpix.comGovernor David Paterson is taking heat for vetoing a bill that would cap how much rent landlords can charge welfare recipients with H.I.V./ AIDS, saying it is "the hardest veto" he's ever had to issue. Paterson says the state cannot afford the $20-...Tags: Health, Regional Authority, Manhattan (New York City), Government, Executive Branch
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Mocker Questions Governor About MTA Board Shake Up, Cuomo Deal
Why did New York Governor David Paterson replace an MTA board member who's been a vocal critic of fare hikes and service cuts?
That's the question PIX 11's Greg Mocker put to Paterson on Thursday after it was revealed that Norman Seabrook was not...Tags: Bankruptcy, Regional Authority, Manhattan (New York City), Government, Executive Branch
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Governors Island Opens To The Public Today
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson and local officials today opened the newest section of Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 6 and kicked off the Governors Island 2010 public access season. Mayor Bloomberg also announced new, free weekend...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Marty Markowitz, Culture, David Kramer, Volleyball
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New Yorkers May See A New Tax On Tobacco
wpix.comNew York may soon top the nation as the state with the highest cigarette taxes, if a preliminary deal between Governor David A. Paterson and lawmakers is approved. The new tax would boost the price of cigarettes by $1.60 across the state, raising the tax...Tags: State Budgets, Politics, Republican Party, New York City, New York
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Paterson To Allow Grocery Stores To Sell Wine
wpix.comOn the heels of the new tax on tobacco, Governor David A. Paterson is reviving a plan to bring more money to the state by allowing grocery stores to sell wine. Deemed less controversial than taxing soda or tobacco, this latest addition to the emergency...Tags: New York
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Harlem's North General Hospital Declares Bankruptcy, Shuts Down
wpix.comAnother Manhattan hospital is closing its doors, this time in Harlem. It has been just over two months since St. Vincent's Hospital closed up in Greenwich Village, and now North General Hospital is following suit. On Monday, Governor David Paterson...Tags: Roosevelt Island, Bankruptcy, Health, Manhattan (New York City), Television
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Nearly Every Resident in Brooklyn Neighborhood Stopped, Frisked
wpix.comVirtually everyone in one section of Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood has either been stopped, questioned and frisked by the police, or they know someone who has, according to a report in the the New York Times. The analysis also shows that the...Tags: Justice and Rights, The New York Times, New York City Police Department, Brownsville, New York City
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