Cuomo brings fundraising advantage, but should Paterson pick a woman?
Washington Post Dec 2, 08 12:08 PM CST
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Hillary Clinton’s secretary of state nomination has left New York Democrats jockeying for her New York senate seat—and gives Gov. David Paterson a little personal political leverage. Though he hasn’t indicated whom he will appoint, the Washington Post lists some key factors and candidates: There is pressure to replace Clinton with a woman. Strong candidates include Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a Clinton-esque centrist, and Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, a more conservative “blue dog” from Albany.
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OPINION
There's a proud tradition of former presidents going to Congress; we could do worse than Bill Clinton in the Senate
Washington Post Nov 26, 08 8:00 AM CST
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With so many pols jockeying for Hillary Clinton's potentially open Senate seat, David Paterson needn't agonize over the decision: Just give it to her husband, write Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac in the Washington Post . It would give Bill "a fitting day job," be a boon to mid-meltdown New York, and "offer a refreshing reverse twist on a tradition whereby deceased male senators, representatives or governors are succeeded by their widows."
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Bill Clinton, Gov. Paterson attend ceremony at former Triborough to honor slain senator
NY1 Nov 19, 08 4:42 PM CST
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It’s official: The bridge formerly known as the Triborough was renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge today, NY1 reports. Michael Bloomberg, Bill Clinton, David Paterson and members of the Kennedy family attended the ceremony in Astoria, Queens, to honor the late senator from New York, who would have been 83 tomorrow; RFK was assassinated in 1968.
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Deputy blames his $300K in unpaid taxes on 'late-filing syndrome'
New York Times Oct 25, 08 2:48 AM CDT
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The chief aide to New York's governor has resigned after it was revealed that he failed to pay taxes for 5 years, the New York Times reports. David Paterson’s top deputy, Charles O'Byrne, built up a $300,000 backlog of taxes from 2001. He was suffering from depression at the time and blames the non-payment on "late-filing" syndrome.
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OPINION
Fastest way to chase a bad politician out of office
New York Daily News Jul 31, 08 11:27 AM CDT
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Call-girl Ashley Dupre has done the state of New York a huge favor, Michael Daly writes in the New York Daily News . If the sex scandal hadn't brought down "self-righteous, mean-spirited and divisive rich kid" Eliot Spitzer, New York wouldn't have the "warm-hearted and manifestly decent" governor it has today in David Paterson, Daly writes.
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Memorial unlikely to be ready for 10th anniversary of 9/11
Wall Street Journal Jun 30, 08 5:59 AM CDT
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The problem-plagued World Trade Center rebuilding project will be completed years behind schedule and up to $3 billion over budget, reports the Wall Street Journal . Construction of the various elements of the $15 billion complex—which includes a sprawling 9/11 memorial, office towers, a performing arts center, and a transportation hub—have been poorly coordinated, triggering a cascade of delays.
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53% like recognizing same-sex marriages; NYC mayor tops among contenders
New York Times Jun 12, 08 4:41 PM CDT
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New Yorkers favor their governor’s order to recognize out of-state same-sex marriages by a 13-point margin, a new poll reveals. By 53%-40%, state residents agree with David Paterson's order—though only 43% said gays should be allowed to marry, the Times reports, with 31% favoring civil unions and 21% rejecting recognition of homosexual couples altogether.
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Governor appears ready for battle
New York Times May 30, 08 4:08 PM CDT
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The surprise news that New York will recognize out-of-state gay marriages has traditionalists weighing public pressure and legal action, the New York Times reports. One Republican said a lawsuit charging Gov. David Paterson with overstepping his authority was possible; others compared the move to Eliot Spitzer’s foiled attempt to issue illegal immigrants driver's licenses.
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Out-of-state same-sex unions win equal treatment
New York Times May 29, 08 5:56 AM CDT
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New York's governor has directed all state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries, the New York Times reports. Terms like "spouse," "husband," and "wife" will now legally apply to same-sex partners in state regulations concerning everything from income tax filings to fishing license applications. The directive is seen as a huge step on the way to legalizing gay marriage in the Empire State.
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Series moves to take advantage of new tax credit
ABC News May 12, 08 5:55 PM CDT
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Ugly Betty , long set in New York, will now be shot there too, ABC News reports. The series is moving production to the Big Apple because of the financial incentives of a new state film tax credit. The expanded tax, announced last month by Gov. David Paterson, raises the percentage of eligible production costs from 10% up to 30%.
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Much of Albany familiar, but layout of new digs takes getting used to
New York Times Apr 21, 08 11:18 AM CDT
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It takes a lot of extra sweat for New York's legally blind governor to act like a person with 20/20, the New York Times reports. David Paterson spends hours each night listening to recorded staff briefings—and memorizing speeches, since he can't read a teleprompter. And though the veteran politician knows Albany well, he's still learning the layout of the governor's mansion.
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Hillary may take Spitzer's old job
if race remains
close, insiders say
Newsweek Mar 29, 08 4:12 PM CDT
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Hillary Clinton could soon be chief executive… of New York. With Clinton’s presidential chances looking slim, party insiders are floating the idea of a gubernatorial run, Newsweek reports. And David Paterson may not stay governor for long in Clinton’s state; Eliot Spitzer’s scandal-plagued successor may even need to resign soon and spark a November election.
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Spitzer's successor under fire again
NY1 Mar 25, 08 4:37 AM CDT
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One week after revealing he had extramarital affairs, New York Gov. David Paterson has also admitted using marijuana and cocaine. Patterson used drugs in the 70s when he was 23, he said in an interview on TV news channel New York 1. Paterson, the state's first black and first blind governor, succeeded Eliot Spitzer, who resigned in a call-girl scandal.
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