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

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Governor Paterson's budget office says the state's on course for an estimated $315 million deficit in the current fiscal year.

Friday, October 22, 2010  The head of the state Environmental Conservation department said he was fired Thursday by Gov. David Paterson's top aide after his memo criticizing the governor's plan to cut staff was leaked.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  New York Gov. David Paterson in a memo to commissioners is ordering that 2,000 state jobs be cut through layoffs and attrition by Dec. 31.

Monday, September 20, 2010  Gov. David Paterson is calling the Legislature back before Election Day to force them to consider his proposed cap for local property taxes.

Friday, August 27, 2010 

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Tonight's entertainment includes performances by Kool and the Gang on the Chevy Court stage and Aerosmith in the Grandstand, followed by a fireworks show.

Monday, August 23, 2010  The fallout continues from comments New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made that has Native Americans around the state fuming.

Friday, August 20, 2010  It sounds like something out of a Wild Western movie and it's pitting the Mayor of New York City against Indian Nations throughout the state.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  It is a story that continues to generate plenty of talk from coast to coast.