New York City pols strutted their stuff down the catwalk Wednesday in a bipartisan New York Fashion Week show “Style Across the Aisle,” spotlighting more than 30 local designers — but one group of elected officials was noticeably missing. Mayoral hopeful and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, ex-Gov. David Paterson, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, and former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney were among the top-billed politicians who sashayed the runway …
Newsweek—Zohran Mamdani Not ‘The Best’ to Lead NYC, Ex-Democratic Governor Warns
Former New York Governor David Paterson has publicly challenged Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, saying he doesn’t believe the progressive assemblyman is “the best person to lead New York City.” Paterson released the statement following a morning news conference, expressing concerns about Mamdani’s ability to govern during “extremely turbulent times” and questioning whether his platform addresses the needs …
David Paterson, former governor of New York, joined “The Rush Hour.” (Spectrum News NY1)
THE RUSH HOUR Former N.Y. governor talks state budget, public schools DEI order and mayoral race. The New York state Legislature passed another budget deadline extension Monday to keep the government open and allow state employees to get paid on time. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers have been negotiating over mask bans during protests, discovery laws and statewide school cellphone …
Paterson puts Trump on notice
At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president’s chances to win another term. Former Governor David Paterson at the NAACP for the 20th annual Freedom Funds Award luncheon on Sept. 21, 2024. Ralph R. Ortega For the original story, click here Former Gov. David Paterson, while master of ceremonies for the …
CNN July 11, 2024
Laura Coates interviews former governor David A. Paterson on CNN regarding President Biden’s position on continuing to run. July 11, 2024. Original story here. LC Let’s continue this conversation right now with former democratic governor of new York, David Paterson. He is skeptical that president Biden will in fact be the victor come this November, Governor Paterson, Thank you so much for joining me this evening. I wonder, Governor, did …
David Paterson: The case for Randy Mastro
The former governor, David Paterson calls Mastro, Eric Adams’ pick for corporation counsel, “a pro who rises above party lines.” See original article—David Paterson: The Case for Randy Mastro—here I am adding my voice to those who strongly support Mayor Eric Adams’ desire to appoint Randy Mastro as the corporation counsel, the city’s lawyer – while some in the City …
United States Of Scandal
Governor Paterson features heavily in the Elliot Spitzer episode of United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper. View on CNN or on Apple TV “The United States of Scandal” by Jack Traper is a documentary that explores America’s most notorious scandals over the past few decades, shedding light on the intersection of politics, media, and public opinion. The film delves …
Former NY Governor David Paterson embarks on musical career.
Original Story on Channel 6 can be seen here. Click video to play ALBANY, N.Y. — He was New York’s first African American governor, the state’s first legally blind governor and now another first, Governor David Paterson embarks on his musical career. With an eclectic mix of politicians on hand, and an intro from New York Attorney General Letitia James, former …
Former NY Gov. David Paterson has a band. We checked it out.
See original story in the Gothamist hereYes, Former NY Gov. David Paterson has a band: Blind Dog Dave and the Pirate Throng featuring Governor David A. Paterson (Blind Dog), David Murray on guitar and percussion, and musical director Simon Mills on piano. The band is usually a seven piece featuring Liberty DeVitto on drums and host of other talented cats …
These Democrats and Republicans Have Something in Common. It’s a Bar.
It has been a bad decade — or three — for political nightlife in Albany, N.Y. Can a Manhattan P.R. man bring back the bipartisan schmoozefest? Original New York Times post linked hereAt the War Room Tavern, everyone knows your name, especially if you’re former Representative Carolyn Maloney, right, or former Gov. David A. Paterson, to her left. Also pictured …
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