David Paterson
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Paterson: Victory in court is 'inevitable'
Capitol Confidential &bull YesterdayGov. David Paterson said court decisions by a state and federal judge preventing state officials from collecting some cigarette taxes on Indian reservations are "frustrating," but that his victory is "inevitable." I find it frustrating because I announced that I… Full Story »
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A.M. Roundup: Lots of debates, lots of attacks
Capitol Confidential &bull YesterdayGood morning! Gov. David Paterson doesn't have any appearances scheduled, but is on the radio now. Capitol Confidential gathers the best of what's out on about New York politics and puts it all together. News here is fed from four… Full Story »
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Sienna Baskin: A Victory for Survivors of Trafficking in New York State
Huffington Post &bull Sep 1, 2010
August 13 marked a victory for survivors of commercial sex trafficking, when New York's Governor David Paterson signed a bill allowing them to clear their records of prostitution-related crimes Full Story »
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Domestic Workers Now Have Rights.
The American Prospect - Tapped &bull Sep 1, 2010Yesterday, New York Gov. David Paterson signed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, a state law passed a couple of months ago that gives domestic laborers almost the same rights most workers have in offices or factories. For many, it's… Full Story »
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New York Voters Want to Oust Legislators, Poll Says
Business Week &bull Sep 1, 2010
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Three out of four New York voters disapprove of the state Legislature's performance, and a majority said they want new local lawmakers to be elected on Nov. 2, a Quinnipiac University poll said. By 75 percent to 15 percent, voters disapproved of the Legislature's job performance, consistent with a June survey's 76 percent to 16 percent results, the most negative in the poll's 20-year history. Respondents said this month that their state senator… Full Story »
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New York Blocked From Collecting Cigarette Tax on Indian Land
Business Week &bull Sep 1, 2010
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- New York Governor David Paterson said a state appellate court has blocked officials from implementing a new tax on cigarette purchases on Indian reservations by non-tribal buyers. Judge Samuel L. Green of Rochester issued a temporary restraining order preventing New York from collecting the taxes, which was slated to begin today, Paterson said in an e-mailed statement.… Full Story »
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Paterson Says Judge Blocks N.Y. Indian Cigarette Tax Collection
Business Week &bull Sep 1, 2010
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- New York Governor David Paterson said a state appellate court has blocked the state from implementing a new tax on cigarette purchases on Indian reservations by non-tribal buyers. New York officials were set to begin collecting… Full Story »
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Brodsky stands apart on Park51
Capitol Confidential &bull Sep 1, 2010One question asked at the WAMC-hosted debate among four of the five candidates running for attorney general was about their position about the Park51 project, which would construct an Islamic cultural center and mosque two blocks north of the World… Full Story »
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New York neophyte senator running strong in a GOP year
LA Times - D.C. Now &bull Sep 1, 2010
Neophyte Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is running far ahead of any possible challenger, a bright spot for Democrats trying to prevent Republicans from seizing control of Congress in the midterm election year. According to a Quinnipiac University poll… Full Story »
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New York State Voters Want to Oust Their Lawmakers, Poll Says
Business Week &bull Sep 1, 2010
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Three out of four New York voters disapprove of the state Legislature's performance, and a majority said they want new local lawmakers to be elected on Nov. 2, a Quinnipiac University poll said. By 75 percent to 15 percent, voters disapproved of the Legislature's job performance, consistent… Full Story »
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A.M. Roundup: No tax for you
Capitol Confidential &bull Sep 1, 2010Good morning! Gov. David Paterson is in New York today with no public schedule. I'm heading to a debate at 11 a.m. Tonight there's a debate between Sen. Neil Breslin and Luke Martland. A federal judged stayed collection of cigarette… Full Story »
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Focus on tougher driving law
New York Daily News - Blog -The Daily Politics &bull Aug 31, 2010
Elle's Law" is named after 4-year-old Elle Vandenberghe, who was seriously injured last September after she was mowed down on her way to school by a driver who backed down an upper East Side street to find a parking spot. Elle was three years old at the time of the accident and spent eight months in the hospital. She continues to recover from a massive head trauma and brain damage.… Full Story »
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New York Set to Tax Cigarettes on Indian Reservations
Business Week &bull Aug 31, 2010
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- New York, the nation's third-most populous state, may begin collecting taxes as soon as tomorrow on cigarettes sold by Indians from their reservations to non- tribal buyers after a judge refused to block the levies. The Seneca Nation of Indians has been fighting to bar the collections, which are set to begin Sept. 1 under a law passed in June. The levy is projected to produce $150 million by March, according to the state budget, and… Full Story »
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First Ever Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Becomes Law
ACLU Blog &bull Aug 31, 2010
Earlier today, New York Gov. David Paterson signed the first law ever in the United States to give domestic workers the same protections that most other workers have enjoyed for decades. The enactment of the New York Domestic Workers Bill of Rights means that the over 200,000 nannies, in-home caregivers, housekeepers, and other domestic laborers throughout New York State will now finally be guaranteed an eight-hour work day,… Full Story »
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Breslin: Paterson is an 'absolute, total failure' as gov
Capitol Confidential &bull Aug 31, 2010While responding to a question about why any incumbent senator should be returned given the chamber's dysfunction, Sen. Neil Breslin called Gov. David Paterson a man who "has no moral compass." Getting back to the Senate, there's an unelected governor… Full Story »
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NY governor signs domestic worker rights bill
Arkansas Online stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
New York Gov. David Paterson has signed into law the nation's first extensive domestic workers' rights measure, saying it corrects historic injustices. There are an estimated 200,000 domestic workers in New York City. An advocacy groups claims there are frequent… Full Story »
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NY Gives Illegals Worker Rights, Overtime
Sweetness & Light &bull Aug 31, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. David Paterson has signed into law the nation's first extensive domestic workers' rights measure, saying it corrects historic injustices. Now if only Mr. Paterson could correct the historic injustice of these people living here… Full Story »
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Paterson and the troopers who weren't shot
Capitol Confidential &bull Aug 31, 2010Last week, Gov. David Paterson, on a radio interview with WOR-AM mentioned a pair of state troopers he said were shot and killed. He was referencing NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial remarks about collecting tobacco taxes from Native Americans, noting… Full Story »
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Gov. Paterson expected to sign domestic workers rights bill into law
New York Post &bull Aug 31, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. David Paterson has signed into law the nation's first extensive domestic workers' rights measure, saying it corrects historic injustices. There are an estimated 200,000 domestic workers in New York City. An advocacy groups claims… Full Story »
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A.M. Roundup: Paladino skeptical of Obama beliefs
Capitol Confidential &bull Aug 31, 2010Good morning! Gov. David Paterson is in New York City today to sign the domestic workers bill of rights, and at least three of the five Democratic AG candidates will be in Rochester tonight for a debate. Republican gubernatorial candidate… Full Story »
