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David A. Paterson, who was born legally blind, was elected New York's 74th Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006, on a ticket with Eliot Spitzer. Paterson became New York¿s 55th Governor on March 17, 2008.
David A. Paterson, who was born legally blind, was elected New York's 74th Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006, on a ticket with Eliot Spitzer. Paterson became New York¿s 55th Governor on March 17, 2008.
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Senate split: Ravitch returns
Spin CycleFormer MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch, who headed the commission that ran into a frustrating time trying to sell the Legislature a financing package for the busted agency, is said to be the man to whom Gov. David A. Paterson will......Tags: Republican Party
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Senate split: Paterson to address the state at 5 p.m.
Spin CycleNow Gov. David A. Paterson plans to take to the airwaves to address the state Senate deadlock, the exact likes of which have never been seen even in Albany a.k.a. Trenton-on-the-Hudson. It has been noted that an address on......Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Steve Levy
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Senate split: Gov. 2010 campaign hits phones quickly
Spin CycleRobo-calls about 50 seconds long have been going out this evening from Gov. David A. Paterson, carrying the same message from the East End to Queens and Brooklyn. "This is Gov. David Paterson," the familiar voice states, then tells you......Tags: Government, David Paterson, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Private Health Care
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Senate split: Gubernatorial guesswork, no Suozzi
Spin CycleMr. Madore updates us on the speculation that Gov. David A. Paterson will use his statewide television address to discuss appointment of a lieutenant governor: Paterson spokesman Peter Kauffmann has shot down a report that Paterson was poised to......Tags: Government, Republican Party, Upper House, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Sources: Pedro Espada back in Democratic fold
james.madore@newsday.com. dan.janison@newsday.comALBANY - The State Senate stalemate appears to be over, with Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. (D-Bronx) returning to the Democratic fold. Espada wouldn't comment during Thursday's brief special session, but several Democratic senators said he would become...Tags: Long Island City, Trials, New York, Judges, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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GOP: Judge suspends NY lieutenant governor plan
dan.janison@newsday.com and james.madore@newsday.comAt the request of Senate Republicans, a Nassau County judge issued an order shortly after midnight Thursday effectively suspending Gov. David A. Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor, a Senate GOP official said. State Supreme Court Justice...Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Jackson Heights, Democratic Party, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Court Records: Judge Suspends Lieutenant Governor Plan
james.madore@newsday.com. dan.janison@newsday.comIn the latest chapter in the coup that has paralyzed state government, a hearing on the emergency restraining order that bars the newly appointed lieutenant governor from serving has been set for Friday, court officials said. At the request of Senate...Tags: New York, Judges, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Democratic Party, National Government
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State paying for egg donors stokes debate
ridgely.ochs@newsday.comWhile researchers applaud the move, New York State's decision to use public money to pay women who donate their eggs for stem cell research is stoking debate among ethicists and critics who suggest it's an inappropriate way to spend tax dollars. New...Tags: Ethics, New York, Medical Specialization, Executive Branch, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Gov. Paterson names former MTA chair Ravitch Lt. Gov.
james.madore@newsday.comALBANY - In an unprecedented move, Gov. David A. Paterson Wednesday night sought to end the State Senate stalemate by appointing former MTA chairman Richard Ravitch as lieutenant governor. However, it was unclear how having Ravitch preside over the...Tags: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Democratic Party, National Government, Regional Authority, St. Albans
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For Paterson, court is where resolution may lie
Trying to figure out Gov. David A. Paterson's end game has become an Albany pastime. But in this crisis it seems clear he is determined to push the monthlong, first-of-its-kind State Senate deadlock toward a resolution in court. And for his immediate...Tags: Court Administration, New York, Democratic Party, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Two steps forward on consolidating local governments
Long Island, home to some of the nation's highest property taxes, took two steps back from that expensive distinction yesterday. The savings won't show up any time soon, but the measures represent real progress. As part of a local government efficiency...Tags: Local Authority, Long Island, Tom Suozzi
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Paterson Names Ex-MTA Chief Richard Ravitch Lieutenant Governor
wpix.comNew York Governor David Paterson named Richard Ravitch - the former MTA chairman credited most recently with devising a plan to help bail out the cash-strapped transportation agency - as lieutenant governor Wednesday, in an effort to end the stalemate...Tags: Government, WPIX-TV, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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