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Gov. Paterson fined $62,000 over Yankee World Series tickets

Originally published: December 20, 2010 1:30 PM
Updated: December 20, 2010 2:08 PM

New York Governor David Paterson attends the New

Photo credit: Getty Images | New York Governor David Paterson attends the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall in Manhattan. (Nov. 6, 2009)

New York Gov. David Paterson contradicted his staff, the Yankees and common sense when he falsely claimed he always intended to pay for five tickets to the first game of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium, a state commission said in assessing him a $62,125 fine.

In a report released Monday, the Commission on Public Integrity said Paterson performed no ceremonial function at the game,...

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