May 12, 2008 - Governor Paterson and Senator Schumer announce new plan to keep large trucks off local road in Central New York and Finger Lake towns. more >>
May 10, 2008 - Governor Paterson delivering commencement remarks at the College of St. Rose. audio >>
May 14, 2008
Patient Saftey - Governor Paterson proposed legislation that will enhance the state’s authority in medical investigations and help to prevent future infection control violations.
more >> May 13, 2008
Toy Safety - Governor Paterson announced legislation that will strengthen toy safety by requiring new consumer notifications and warning labels for toys with dangerous components.
more >> May 12, 2008
A Win for NY Film - State, City and ABC officials announced that "Ugly Betty" is moving to New York City to take advantage of new tax credits for filmakers.
more >> tax credit release >> May 5, 2008
Long Island Homecoming - Governor Paterson is welcomed by students at his alma mater, Hempstead High School, on Long Island.
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“Radio Town Hall” Tour
Governor Paterson began a statewide “Radio Town Hall” tour on April 21st and continues to speak with New Yorkers around the state. Click here for more information and air times.
David A. Paterson became New York’s 55th Governor on March 17, 2008. In his first address
as Governor, Paterson spoke about the challenges New York faces and his
plan for New York’s future.
1985 - Elected to the New York State Senate at age 31, becoming Albany's
youngest Senator at the time.
2003 - Becomes Minority Leader of the New York State Senate; the first
non-white legislative leader in New York’s history.
2004 - First legally blind person to address the Democratic National
Convention.
2007 - New York's first African American Lieutenant
Governor.
2008 - First legally blind person to take the Oath of Office as Governor
and New York's first African American Governor.
“Radio Town Hall” Tour
