David Paterson is sworn in as New York State Governor

New York State Governor David Paterson talks about his goals after being sworn in at the state capitol in Albany, NY on March 17, 2008. Paterson, who is the state's first black governor, replaces Eliot Spitzer, who stepped down amid charges that he hired a prostitute. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

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N.Y. poll finds support for new governor

NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) -- New Yorkers have favorable but guarded views of new Gov. David Paterson and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton's support has slipped there, a poll indicated Monday.

N.Y. to OK other states' same-sex unions

ALBANY, N.Y., May 29 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson ordered all state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, the governor's office announced.

N.Y. to issue enhanced border licenses

ALBANY, N.Y., May 28 (UPI) -- New York state is offering motorists an "enhanced" driver's license that will contain the information needed to cross into Canada.

N.Y. governor plans another eye surgery

ALBANY, N.Y., May 27 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson plans to have additional surgery this summer to remove a cataract from his left eye, his office said.

Rapper 'Slick Rick' enjoys new freedom

NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- Rapper Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters was spending his first weekend as a pardoned man by keeping a busy concert schedule in Connecticut and Oregon, his wife said.

Paterson pardons 'Slick Rick' for crimes

NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson has given Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters a full pardon for two attempted homicide charges from 1991, the rapper says.

DUI charge could mean special N.Y. vote

NEW YORK, May 22 (UPI) -- Probable jail time is seen for U.S. Rep. Vito Fossella, R-N.Y., without a deal on his driving under the influence arrest, lawyers in the case say.

N.Y. gov. recovering from eye operation

NEW YORK, May 21 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson was recovering Wednesday at his home in New York City, a day after undergoing an eye operation for glaucoma.

N.Y. gov tells commissioners to cut budget

ALBANY, N.Y., April 23 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson asked state commissioners to hire only essential workers and warned them he will ban all hiring unless they cut expenses.

Paterson appoints N.Y. inspector general

ALBANY, N.Y., April 22 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson announced Tuesday he would appoint Supreme Court Justice Joseph Fisch as the state's inspector general.

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