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Sunday, September 30, 2012  Former NY Gov. David Paterson and his wife have separated.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Former President Bill Clinton is endorsing his former aide Sean Patrick Maloney in the Democratic primary for New York's 18th Congressional District in the Hudson Valley.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  For the first time in history, a country has adopted a new tax targeting fatty foods.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Former Gov. David Paterson is joining the teaching staff at New York University.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  New York's new state police superintendent said Monday he is apolitical and his agency needs to be that way.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Governor David Paterson ordered the layoffs of 902 state workers. He says the cuts are necessary to help the state balance its budget.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Legislation on Gov. David Paterson's desk would let debtors shield more personal property from creditors in court judgments and bankruptcies.

Monday, December 20, 2010  The New York State Commission on Public Integrity has fined Gov. David Paterson $62,125 for accepting five tickets to the first game of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Gov. David Paterson on Monday signed into law tougher penalties for bosses who illegally withhold workers' pay, though opponents said the measure will make it harder to do business in New York.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Governor Paterson would not be permitted until July, 2011 at the earliest.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  Gov. David Paterson has pardoned six people facing possible deportation because of prior convictions and granted clemency to an ex-addict he says showed extraordinary rehabilitation during 20 years in prison as an accomplice to rape, sodomy and robbery.

Monday, December 06, 2010  He contributed to it all with many self-contradictory statements, counterproductive baiting of the Legislature and by turning the appointment of a U.S. senator into an "American Idol"-style ordeal.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  Gov. David Paterson is setting a lengthy agenda for the special session he's compelling the Legislature to attend on Monday.

Monday, November 22, 2010  One of New York's largest unions says it has unearthed documents that show Gov. David Paterson's administration has added 36 top management positions while calling for 898 layoffs of unionized workers.

Monday, November 22, 2010  Gov. David Paterson is expected to announce a land claim settlement with a Wisconsin tribe that could lead to a long-awaited Indian casino in the Catskills - though the deal faces federal scrutiny and likely legal challenges.