Former Democrat NY governor decries socialist policies in his own party

Former New York Governor David Paterson analyzes the impact of socialism in the U.S. and the Democratic Party on ‘The Story.’ Former New York Democratic Governor David Paterson expresses concern about the rise of socialist policies following recent primary victories. Paterson warns that unchecked socialist methods risk “ruining this country” despite some valid underlying issues. He criticizes what he perceives …

NYC’s film industry just dodged a bullet

By. Gov. David Paterson  It seems like Netflix is everywhere these days.    Stranger Things: The First Shadow has earned rave reviews on Broadway.   Netflix’s annual Tudum festival drew nearly 10,000 attendees in Los Angeles last year and featured a live performance by Lady Gaga.   The MGM Grand in Las Vegas hosted a Netflix-themed pop-up restaurant, which closed in January as the streamer prepares to open its …

New York Social Diary—Style Across the Aisle

Former Governors Andrew Cuomo and David Patterson, City Councilmen Erik Bottcher, congress-women Carolyn Maloney and NY assembly member Rebecca Seawright were among the 30 elected politicians-turned-models who strutted the runway at Style Across the Aisle. Former Governors Andrew Cuomo and David Patterson, City Councilmen Erik Bottcher, congress-women Carolyn Maloney and NY assembly member Rebecca Seawright were among the 30 elected …

The New Yorker—New York Civil Servants Strut Their Stuff

David Paterson, Andrew Cuomo, Carolyn Maloney, and other public officials hit the runway in a bipartisan Fashion Week defile. Naomi Campbell for comptroller? By Henry AlfordSeptember 22, 2025 Original article here. The mission: attend “Style Across the Aisle,” a Fashion Week spectacle wherein local politicians walk the runway wearing clothes mostly made by up-and-coming designers from their districts, and determine which …

Gov. Paterson and other politicians strut down runway in bipartisan NYFW show featuring local designers

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 …

PIX 11—Former Gov. Paterson on NYC mayoral race

See original post here. Transcript Dan Mannarino Welcome back. The time right now is coming up on 8: 14. New York’s Democratic leaders are scrambling to unite ahead of November’s mayoral election. Hazel Sanchez The call to unite behind one candidate in an effort to defeat Zoran Mamdani is being led by former governor David Paterson, who is joining us …

Governor David Paterson and Michael Bloomberg Endorse Andrew Cuomo

See original article here. Transcription Bill Ritter Now, while we don’t yet know how rank choice voting will alter the race for mayor, the top candidates hope it’s going to put them over the top. We’ll see. Last Wednesday, former governor of New York, David Patterson, threw his support behind Andrew Cuomo for mayor. I talked to him about why …