Paterson Scandal

Woman To Refile Domestic Violence Charges Against Paterson Aide

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — The woman who brought domestic violence allegations against a former top aide of New York Gov. David Paterson says she plans to refil...

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More News From Governor Paterson's Office

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jilly Gagnon

In a group press conference convened yesterday, a handful aides to Governor Paterson announced their intentions to resign.

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Paterson Had Key Role In Sherr-una Booker Abuse Case: New York Times

nytimes.com | DANNY HAKIM, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. David A. Paterson personally helped draft a statement last month that he hoped would be endorsed by a woman involved in a domestic dispute with o...

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Paterson's New Press Secretary Marissa Shorenstein Resigns Amid Scandal

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson's press secretary is resigning, making her the fourth top staffer to resign amid scandals that threaten the a...

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Paterson Produces E-Mails To Refute Claim He Lied About Free Yankees Tickets

nydailynews.com | Greg B. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. Paterson lashed back Tuesday at a report claiming he lied about shaking down the Yankees for free tickets to a World Series game - producing e-ma...

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Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Amid concerns over a conflict of interest and just two days after a poll showed the public opposed his investigation into two sca...

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Paterson Witness Tampering Charges Unlikely: Report

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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While Ticketgate is causing Governor Paterson some headaches, it looks like he may be able to put another scandal to rest. The New York Daily News re...

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Paterson's Poll Numbers Up

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK (Associated Press) - A new poll shows the percentage of New York voters who say scandal-plagued Gov. David Paterson should serve out his term...

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Pedro Perez, Acting State Trooper Superintendent, Latest Paterson Resignation

AP | MICHAEL VIRTANEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The replacement for the New York State Police superintendent who retired amid the scandal enveloping Gov. David Paterson announce...

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Paterson: Budget Failure Could Mean Depression In New York

Crain's New York Business | Posted 05.25.2011

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A defiant, though occasionally jocular, Gov. David Paterson tried Monday to set aside the swirl of rumors surrounding his immediate future and get bac...

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The Stoning of David Paterson

Will Schwartz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Will Schwartz

The stoning of David Paterson furthers the myth that we can pinpoint the failures of our state on the misdeeds of its executive. It's a childish, short-sighted way to address injustice.

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Paterson: 'I Don't Have Any Plans To Resign'

AP | DAVID B. CARUSO and COLLEEN LONG | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Legal experts say the next few days and weeks could be the most dangerous yet for the embattled administration of Gov. David Paterson...

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Black Leaders' Support For Paterson May Buy Time For Governor

AP | VALERIE BAUMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The investigation that could bring down Gov. David Paterson is being led by the man widely considered the favorite to replace him...

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Is New York In A State Of Disrepair?

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — The Empire State has a lot to recommend it – Broadway shows, Niagara Falls, and baseball's World Series champions, the New York...

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Common Cause Calls On Paterson To Resign

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — A group that promotes accountability in government and had supported New York Gov. David Paterson is now calling for his resignat...

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Al Sharpton, Black Leaders Meet On Paterson's Fate

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. (Associated Press) - A senior state Democrat tells The Associated Press that black party leaders in Gov. David Paterson's New York City n...

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Paterson's Top Spokesman Resigns

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN and MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Influential black leaders in New York City said Thursday night that they believe Gov. David Paterson should stay in office amid alleg...

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David Paterson Resignation Clock: Will He Step Down?

Huffington Post | Marcus Baram | Posted 05.25.2011

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When will he resign? That's the question dominating political circles in New York, as the scandals tarring Governor David Paterson continue to mount....

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Tim Kaine Refuses To Back Paterson: National Democratic Chairman Won't Say If Paterson Should Resign

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — National Democratic Party Chairman Tim Kaine is the latest party member refusing to back New York Gov. David Paterson as scandal ...

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Paterson's Message To Sherr-Una Booker: 'Tell Her The Governor Wants Her To Make This Go Away'

nytimes.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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A key figure in the domestic abuse scandal bedeviling Gov. David A. Paterson told investigators that the governor phoned to enlist her help in quietin...

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NOW Calls For Paterson To Resign

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY and VALERIE BAUMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — An unfolding scandal threatening Gov. David Paterson and his administration claimed its second public safety official Tuesday whe...

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Head Of State Police Resigns In Wake Of Paterson Scandal

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY and VALERIE BAUMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — An unfolding scandal threatening Gov. David Paterson and his administration claimed its second public safety official Tuesday whe...

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Govern Paterson Pressured To End Election Bid

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY and CRISTIAN SALAZAR | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Despite calls from leading Democrats to step aside, Gov. David Paterson said Thursday he won't drop his election bid amid a growing s...

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Paterson To Don Imus: 'I'm Black, I'm Blind And I'm Still Alive' (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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A day after he came out swinging against rumors of a scandal that have dogged his administration for nearly a week, Governor Paterson spoke with Don I...

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Larry King To Interview Paterson

Posted 05.25.2011

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Beleaguered Governor David Paterson will sit down with Larry King Thursday night to discuss recent scandal rumors, allegations of infidelity, and the ...

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