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Paterson was the first student with a disability in the Hempstead public schools, graduating from Hempstead High School in 1971. [14] [15] [16] [17] Paterson earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Columbia College of Columbia University in 1977 and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra Law School in 1983. [14]
Paterson went on to earn his B.A. degree in history from Columbia University in New York in 1977. In 1983, Paterson earned his J.D. degree from Hofstra Law School in Hempstead. After graduating, Paterson worked for the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Mar 17, 2008 · He earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Columbia University in 1977, and completed his J.D. at Hofstra Law School in 1982. Paterson was the first non-white Secretary of State in New York and the first African-American Vice-Chair of the National Democratic Party.
- Governor of New York
- Lieutenant Governor of New York
- State Senate
Following former Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation, Paterson was sworn in as the 55th Governor of New York, at the New York State Capitol on March 17, 2008, by New York Chief Judge Judith Kaye. His swearing-in ceremony was attended by all members of the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Connectic...
Paterson was selected by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer as his running mate for the Governor's office in 2006. The news stunned the New York political world, as the Democratic minority was poised to possibly take over the state legislature. Paterson would trade a possible powerful Senate Majority Leader position for the largely ceremonial ...
In 1985, Paterson resigned his position as assistant district attorney to join the campaign of then city clerk David Dinkins to win the Democratic nomination for Manhattan Borough President. That summer, on August 6, state Senator Leon Bogues died, and Paterson sought and obtained the Democratic Party nomination for the seat. In mid-September, a me...
In addition, Governor Paterson is Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging & Distinguished Professor at Touro University. David recently published his autobiography, Black, Blind & In Charge, a story of visionary leadership and overcoming adversity.
Mar 12, 2008 · His family moved to a school district that would educate him in regular classrooms, and he went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in History from Columbia University in 1977. He obtained his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Hofstra University Law School in 1982.
Born David Alexander Paterson on May 20, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY; married Michelle Renee Paige; children: Ashley, Alexander. Education: Columbia University, BA, 1977; Hofstra Law School, JD, 1983. Religion: Roman Catholic.
