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  • April 2008

    • Blind Paterson Feeling His Way as NY Governor

      New York Times  |  Apr 21, 08 11:18 AM CDT

      Blind Paterson Feeling His Way as NY Governor

      (Newser) - 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. More »

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      New York  • Eliot Spitzer  • governor  • David Paterson  • blindness  • disability  • Governor David Paterson

    • NYC Approves Congestion Toll

      New York Daily News  |  Apr 1, 08 4:54 AM CDT

      NYC Approves Congestion Toll

      (Newser) - New York City has moved a step closer to charging drivers $8 to enter midtown Manhattan. The City Council voted 30-20 in favor of the proposal, known as "congestion pricing," that has already been established in cities like London to reduce traffic. The next hurdle is approval from the state legislature. Mayor Bloomberg said the vote mirrors the "strong backing" of New Yorkers, reports the New York Daily News . More »

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      New York City  • Manhattan  • traffic  • Mayor Bloomberg  • congestion pricing  • Governor David Paterson  • Joseph Bruno

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