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Paterson shows a new face as he shaves his beard
Photo credit: Getty Images | Recording artist Jay-Z and Gov. David Paterson attend a press conference for the "Answer The Call" charity concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (Aug. 31, 2009)
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Gov. David Paterson on LI and in NY
ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson has lost his trademark whiskers.
He was sporting a short mustache but no beard at events in Manhattan and here Monday.
Asked by Newsday about his change in appearance, Paterson initially quipped that it was tied to closing the $2.1-billion budget deficit.
"More cutbacks," he laughed.
When pressed, Paterson, who is legally blind, said he had...
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