Paterson acts on his own to hack $1.6B off deficit
ALBANY - With talks stalled on closing the budget deficit, Gov. David A. Paterson Sunday acted alone to save $1.6 billion as New York faces running out of cash on Dec. 31.
Paterson, displaying a weary frustration with the legislature, put into motion proposals that he made on Oct. 15. The steps don't require lawmakers' approval.
The governor plans to cut $447 million from state agencies...
