David Paterson

In Harlem, mixed feelings on Paterson

After an emergency meeting at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, Rev. Al Sharpton said he plans to tentatively support Governor Paterson through his due process.

By Sarah Darville | Mar 5 04:48 am ET

Perkins discourages Paterson re-election

State Senator Bill Perkins, who represents parts of Harlem, said on Thursday that the time has come for Governor David Paterson to drop his bid for re-election.

By Leah Greenbaum | Feb 26 05:06 am ET

Resolute Paterson addresses Medical Center

Governor David Paterson's election drama did not stop him from appearing at the Columbia University Medical Center on Tuesday to herald the arrival of $600 million in federal stimulus money intended for medical research projects across New York State.

By Aaron Kiersh | Sep 22 07:21 pm ET

Despite criticism, Paterson vows to run for reelection

Beleaguered Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, vowed Sunday to run for re-election in 2010 despite precipitously low approval ratings and sharp criticism from residents and politicians alike, many of whom have called for him to bow out of the race.

By Maggie Astor | Sep 20 11:06 pm ET

Local support of Gov. Paterson wanes

New York Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, has seen his approval ratings drop precipitously since last year—a plight with which politicians nationwide are familiar during this historic recession.

By Aaron Kiersh | Sep 10 08:21 pm ET

Area Dems critical of Paterson’s performance

For New York Governor David Paterson, even his home turf is a tough spot.

By Aaron Kiersh | Apr 26 09:11 pm ET

CU Seeks Federal Funding for M'ville

One week after the $787-billion federal stimulus package was signed into law, the offices of Gov. David Paterson and other New York officials announced the first state projects that will be funded—though the extent of Manhattanville’s financial gain has yet to be seen.

By Lydia Wileden | Mar 2 01:22 am ET

Locals Question Politics of Newly Appointed NY Senator

Though Senator-designate Kirsten E. Gillibrand made Harlem one of the first stops on her statewide “listening tour,” many New York City locals remain cautious about the outgoing upstate representative’s politics and her perceived outsider standing.

By Lydia Wileden | Jan 26 04:41 am ET

Local Schools Grapple With Proposed Funding Cuts

In mid-November, Governor David Paterson proposed a $838-million cut of the state’s public education funding.

By Jessica Hills | Dec 1 01:43 am ET

Governor Accepts Award on Campus

Before an A-list of heavy hitters in New York politics, Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, accepted an award and discussed his administration’s initiatives in confronting the financial crisis on Satu

By Aaron Kiersh | Nov 16 10:56 pm ET

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