The Business Review of Albany (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Workers’ compensation insurance rates will decline again in 2009, Gov. David Paterson said Tuesday.
The New York Observer (Free subscription) | 08/22/2008
Here's the audio clip of David Paterson saying he likes the idea of Michael Bloomberg sticking around City Hall for a third term, although he's limited to two terms by law. "If he wants to run for a third term I think it's a great idea," Paterson told reporters at a midtown press conference today. ( A New York Sun editorial today predicted Paterson was encouraging Bloomberg)....
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
During an appearance on CNBC on Wednesday morning, Gov. David Paterson said his major goal when speaking to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday would be to (you guessed it) sound an alarm about the country’s economic health. “Americans think that markets go up and down and budgets go up and down,” Paterson said, “but this [...]
Vos Iz Neais (Free subscription) | 08/22/2008
New York City - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has handled the economic downturn better than any other regional politician and it would be a “great idea” if he sought a third term, Gov. David Paterson said on Friday. Bloomberg, an independent, ends his second and final term in January 2010, unless the city enacts [...]
Politics on the Hudson (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
The Legislature has worked hard enough and effectively enough to deserve a raise, but the state is too strapped for money to give them one, Gov. David Paterson said in an interview today. “In this climate, I just don’t see how we can do it,’’ he said. Lawmakers, whose base pay is $79,500 a year, last [...]
the albany project - Front Page (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Here's a roundup from across New York of reactions to Governor Paterson's speech. NY Daily News : Dave's call to action It no doubt irked legislators to hear gentlemanly David Paterson say lawmakers should give up "vacation" time to address a crisis. But, truth be told, he was being charitable. For the Legislature has jacked spending to unsustainable levels while refusing to see...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
ALBANY, N.Y. - Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday he wants to freeze hiring and cut state spending by an additional 7 percent to shore up a state economy that his budget director said is officially in recession.Paterson said a budget deficit will hit $26.2 billion in three years because of high state spending and declining revenues, including a 97 percent drop in banking taxes...
The Politicker (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
David Paterson said he wants to cut spending by state agencies another seven percent, impose a hiring freeze, and look into privatizing some state assets, including, possibly, the lottery. [ "> A.P. ] Karl Rove is being held in contempt of Congress. [ A.P .] New York beaches are in sort of bad shape because of pollution. [ N.Y. Post ] Rapper Ludacris wrote a song with praise for Obama...
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
New York Governor David Paterson says the New York state budget deficit has gone up $1.4 billion in the last 90 days. The governor delivered the troubling economic news during a live broadcast message shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
New York Governor David Paterson says the economic situation looks bleak, and he plans on telling us all just how bad it really is Tuesday afternoon. The Empire State is swimming in a sea of red, budget woes severe enough to lead Paterson to offer this painfully honest assessment on Monday when asked "how bleak is the economy."
The New York Observer (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
David Paterson said he wants to address the public in a live broadcast tomorrow about the fiscal problems the state is facing. Speaking to reporters right after a meeting of the Financial Control Board, Paterson said he is concerned because people "sitting in their homes" know how bad the economy is. “I want to make sure Albany does,” he added. Paterson did not offer specifics...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Wall Street banks and brokerages may cut bonuses for their highly-paid workers by about 20 percent this year, New York Gov. David Paterson said Monday, estimating that each 10 percent reduction in bonus pay costs the state $350 million in tax revenues. At a news conference, the Democratic governor mocked economists who predict that the country [...].
Vos Iz Neais (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
New York - Gov. David Paterson said today he has signed legislation to let pharmacists administer flu and pneumonia shots, a change expected to boost the number of adults getting vaccinated statewide. New York pharmacists who complete state training and certification will be permitted to give the shots with a prescription from a physician or nurse [...]
Vos Iz Neais (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
New York - Starting this month, all New York families with uninsured children are eligible for moderate or no-cost health care coverage. Gov. David Paterson says eligibility for Child Health Plus was expanded to include families whose income is four times the federal poverty level, up from the 2 1/2 times previously required. For example, a child [...]
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 08/31/2008
N.Y. National Guard Deployed In Advance Of Gustav Aug 31, 2008 5:36 pm US/Eastern N.Y. National Guard Deployed In Advance Of GustavGov. Paterson Sends Helicopters, Troops At The ReadyNEW YORK (AP) ? New York is sending eight National Guard helicopters, a cargo plane and around 60 airmen and soldiers to assist in the response to Hurricane Gustav. Officials in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and...
