FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 17, 2008

GOVERNOR PATERSON TO LAUNCH STATEWIDE “RADIO TOWN HALL” TOUR
“Town Halls” to Bring Governor Across the State to Engage in Discussions on State of Economy, Health Care, Education, Affordable Housing and Economic Development

Governor David A. Paterson announced today that he will begin a statewide “Radio Town Hall” tour next week that will present New Yorkers with the opportunity to ask questions of the State’s Chief Executive, and allow the Governor to hear concerns as he crafts his policy agenda. The “Radio Town Hall” tour will largely take place via local radio touching communities in every region of New York State.

“It is critically important that citizens of New York State have the opportunity to speak honestly and directly with their government,” said Governor Paterson. “As the State’s new Governor, I need to know not only what issues affect New Yorkers, but howthese issues and problems impact their lives. Only through a real and open dialogue can we begin to shape the legislative and budgetary priorities that are most important to New York residents and come up with viable solutions.”

The “Radio Town Hall” tour will commence on Live from the State Capitol on WGDJ/Talk 1300 AM at 10:15 am on Monday, April 21st. WGDJ/Talk 1300 AM is broadcast across the Capital Region of the state.

The “Radio Town Hall” tour will start with:

        Monday, April 21 at 10:15 am
        Live from the State Capitol
        WGDJ/Talk 1300 AM
        LISTEN LIVE: www.talk1300.com

        Tuesday, April 22
        The Jim Reith Show
        Syracuse WSYR 570 AM
        LISTEN LIVE: www.wsyr.com
       
        Wednesday, April 23
        Noon
        North Country Public Radio
        Please visit www.northcountrypublicradio.org for a station list.
        LISTEN LIVE: www.publicbroadcasting.net/ncpr/ppr/index.shtml

        Monday, April 28
        1pm - 2pm
        1370 Connection
        Rochester WXXI 1370 AM
        LISTEN LIVE: www.wxxi.org/listen/index.html

        Tuesday, April 29
        1pm
        Forum
        Buffalo WNED 970AM
        LISTEN LIVE: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/ppr/index.shtml

        Friday, May 2
        8am - 8:30am
        Boomer and Carton
        New York City WFAN 660 AM
        LISTEN LIVE: http://www.wfan.com/

        Monday, May 5
        7pm - 8pm
        Mike Riley with Politics Plus
        New York City WLIB 1190 AM
        LISTEN LIVE: http://www.wlib.com/

        Thursday, May 22
        2:00pm - 2:30pm
        Alan Chartock
        WAMC- Northeast Public Radio
        Please visit: http://www.wamc.org/station.html for a station list.
        LISTEN LIVE: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/ppr/index.shtml

Governor Paterson will also be coming to dials in the Buffalo, New York City, Long Island and Utica areas soon.

Times and dates are subject to change. Please check the Governor’s website at www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0416083.html for schedule changes and updates.