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Governor David Paterson

New York Needs Wall Street

Charles Gasparino | Posted 12.28.2009 | New York

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Charles Gasparino

I give David Paterson an "A" for honesty. He's possibly the only liberal politician willing to admit publicly that the greed merchants on Wall Street are a necessary evil for big government liberalism to survive.

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Governor Paterson Jokes About Peeing On New York Legislature

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 12.12.2009 | New York

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Governor Paterson really puts the "pee" in politics. According to the New York Post's Cindy Adams, at a fundraiser on Wednesday night the governor jo...

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Paterson: 'New York Has Run Out Of Cash'

AP | MICHAEL VIRTANEN | Posted 12.09.2009 | New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday that New York has run out of cash and he's directing budget officials to reduce state aid paym...

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Straight Brooklyn Couple Applies to Annul Marriage Because Gay Marriage Still Not Legal

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 12.03.2009 | New York

Read More: Marriage, Governor David Paterson, New York Gay Marriage Bill, Gay Rights, New York Gay Marriage, Gay, Gays, Gay Marriage, Gay Issues, New York, New York City, Same-Sex Marriage, New York News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

A couple in Brooklyn is looking to challenge the legitimacy of straight marriages in light of the recent New York Senate vote against gay marriage rights. Their strategy: apply for an annulment.

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Governor Paterson's New London

Daniel Goldstein | Posted 11.30.2009 | New York

Read More: Eminent Domain, Governor David Paterson, Kelo, Daniel Goldstein, New York Court of Appeals, David Paterson, Eminent Domain Abuse, Brooklyn, New London, Bruce Ratner, Atlantic Yards, Pfizer, New York News
Daniel Goldstein

While considering a Nets arena in Brooklyn, Paterson ought to pay attention to the ugly eminent domain saga in New London. That so-called "economic development" is now acres of vacant lots.

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Paterson: 'Cutting Now Will Be Less Damaging Than Gutting Later'

nytimes.com | JEREMY W. PETERS | Posted 11.17.2009 | New York

Read More: Albany, Governor David Paterson, New York Economy, David Paterson, Budget Cuts, New York Economic Crisis, New York, Carl Kruger, New York News

Gov. David A. Paterson took to the radio, trying, in interviews on half a dozen stations, to add a sense of urgency to the budget negotiations, and re...

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Paterson: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Shouldn't Be Tried In NYC

nydailynews.com | By Oren Yaniv | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York

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Gov. Paterson on Monday joined the chorus of critics questioning the government's plan to try Kalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other accused 9/11 terror...

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Can Paterson Learn From The Secret Race to Replace Jon Corzine?

John R. Bohrer | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York

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John R. Bohrer

Unfortunately for Paterson, he has disadvantages that Corzine did not: a contested primary next September and powerful leaders opposed to his renomination.

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Paterson May 'Reassess' Election Bid If Polls Stay Terrible

nydailynews.com | Kenneth Lovett | Posted 10.29.2009 | New York

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ALBANY - If his poll numbers stay in the tank, Gov. Paterson will "reassess" in early 2010 his decision to run for election, the Daily News has learne...

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Paterson Calls Special Session To Deal With Budget Deficit

The New York Observer | Jimmy Vielkind | Posted 10.26.2009 | New York

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David Paterson is calling lawmakers back for a special session to deal with the budget deficit -- in November....

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Obama and Paterson Get Love For Recent Drug Policy Reforms

Tony Newman | Posted 10.22.2009 | New York

Read More: Rockefeller Drug Laws, Drug Policy Alliance, Governor David Paterson, Marijuana, President Obama, Medical Marijuana, War on Drugs, Criminal Justice, New York News
Tony Newman

For as long as I can remember, the conventional political wisdom had been that elected officials, especially Democrats, can't touch drug policy reform with a ten foot pole.

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Paterson Calls For Vote On Same Sex Marriage

The Journal News | Posted 10.22.2009 | New York

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Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday he wants to put a bill to legalize same-sex marriage to a vote during a special session within weeks....

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New York Democrats Prefer Cuomo To Paterson By A 3-1 Margin: Poll

newsday.com | Henry Goldman | Posted 10.22.2009 | New York

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New York Democrats prefer Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to Gov. David A. Paterson next year by a 3-1 margin, while blacks favor Cuomo 2 to 1 over the...

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Paterson Proposes Billions Of Dollars In Cuts To Fight $50 Billion Deficit

nytimes.com | Danny Hakim | Posted 10.16.2009 | New York

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Gov. David A. Paterson proposed billions of dollars in spending cuts on Thursday and raised alarms about New York's financial health as the state face...

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Swine Flu: Albany Spends $19,000 On Anti-Swine Flu Hand Sanitizer

New York Politics News, Reaction, and Analysis | Jimmy Vielkind | Posted 10.11.2009 | New York

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Swine flu is upon us. And New York has responded, in part, by spending over $19,000 on 546 hand sanitizer dispensers that are now dotting the walls of...

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David Paterson Does the Right Thing and Drops the Rock

Anthony Papa | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York

Read More: Breaking Politics News, Rockefeller Drug Laws, Governor David Paterson, Prison, Cocaine, Drug Reform, Drug War, Criminal Justice, New York News
Anthony Papa

Having felt the sting of the Rockefeller laws firsthand -- serving 12 years under a 15-years-to-life sentence -- I understand the full meaning of the reforms that went into effect today.

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I Read the News Today, Oh Boy

Dan Collins | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York

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Dan Collins

It's hard to believe anyone with leadership and public spirit would be willing to hang around Albany. Cynicism and despair aren't going to get us anywhere, but there are days when you find it hard to feel anything else.

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Charlie Rangel May Be Step Aside For Paterson: Report

newsday.com | Dan Janison | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York

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One interesting notion drawing chatter on the political circuit: That Rangel would retire midterm, with party leaders paving the way for a poll-vexed ...

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Paterson Accepts Cuomo Denying A Role In Bad Press

AP | Posted 11.24.2009 | New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David Paterson is taking the word of the attorney general's staff that they had nothing to do with attempts to push...

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Paterson Blames Andrew Cuomo For Obama's Removal Attempt

nypost.com | Posted 11.24.2009 | New York

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Gov. Paterson has privately accused Attorney General Andrew Cuomo -- his would-be replacement -- of "wiring up" President Obama's unprecedented attemp...

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Gov. Paterson Hints At No 2010 Run For Sake Of Party

New York Daily News | Glenn Blain in Syracuse and Kenneth Lovett in Albany | Posted 11.24.2009 | New York

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Embattled Gov. Paterson for the first time Wednesday opened the door to not running for election next year - while his wife attacked President Obama f...

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Gov. Paterson Insists He Didn't Take Shot At Obama

Politicker NY | Jimmy Vielkind | Posted 11.23.2009 | New York

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ALBANY - David Paterson insisted comments he made yesterday about Barack Obama's effectiveness in Washington were not a "shot" at the president. This ...

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Gov. Paterson Quiet After Lukewarm Intro By Obama

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 11.22.2009 | New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. — As New York Gov. David Paterson's political vitality fades and a court decision over his lieutenant governor choice threatens to ...

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Obama: Paterson Should Quit New York Governor's Race

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 11.19.2009 | New York

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President Obama has asked an increasingly embattled Gov. David Paterson to bow out of the 2010 governor's race. Two senior administration officials...

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Gov. David Paterson Endorses Bill Thompson For Mayor

New York Daily News | By Adam Lisberg and Frank Lombardi | Posted 11.19.2009 | New York

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Days after officially becoming the Democratic candidate for mayor, city Controller William Thompson finally picked up the blessing of Gov. Paterson. ...

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