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David Paterson, New York Governor, Fined for Accepting Yankees Tickets

New York Gov. David Paterson was fined $62,125 by the state's ethics commission for accepting five free tickets to Game 1 of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Paterson testified before the Commission on Public Integrity that he planned to pay for the tickets, which were used by himself, his son, his son's friend...

Woman Presses Case Against Aide to NY Gov. Paterson

(July 22) -- The woman whose accusations of domestic abuse scandalized New York Gov. David Paterson is speaking out for the first time, saying she wants prosecutors to charge her former boyfriend -- one of the governor's former aides -- with assault. "I will be refiling my charges as soon as possible," Sherr-una Booker...

NY Governor's Top Spokesman Quits Amid Scandal

ALBANY, N.Y. (March 4) - The top spokesman for Gov. David Paterson resigned Thursday, saying he couldn't "in good conscience continue" in his job, becoming the third key administration member to jump ship as the governor faces two misconduct investigations and increasing calls for him to quit. "As a former officer in the...

Paterson Tries to Snuff Out Rumors, Says He Won't Resign

ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 9) – New York Gov. David Paterson, defying calls from even fellow Democrats to drop out of the race for a full term, said Tuesday that he would leave only if the voters turned him out through the ballot box, or "in a box." Paterson spoke to reporters after several days of rumors sweeping the state...