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

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

Saturday, July 16, 2011  Former New York governors Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson have closed their campaign accounts, signaling no quick returns to politics.

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Former New York Gov. David Paterson won't be charged with perjury on allegations that he lied about taking free Yankees tickets for the 2009 World Series while he was in office, a spokeswoman for the Albany County district attorney said Saturday.

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.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  This state budget season's annual barrage of TV and radio commercials by public worker unions trying to protect funding for services and jobs will be joined by business groups seeking deep spending cuts without tax increases.

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.

Monday, December 27, 2010  Because Governor Hugh Carey left virtually all of his records to the NYS Archives, historian & former State Senator Seymour Lachman was able to pull together a biography of Carey's time in office.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  In issuing her report, Chief Judge Kaye also referred the case to the Albany County District Attorney.

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.

Sunday, December 19, 2010  He'll soon be out of office, but at least one Long Island school will always remember Gov. David Paterson.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy talks about capping property taxes in New York where we pay higher property taxes than anyone else in the country.

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.