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David A. Paterson (1954– ; Columbia College 1977) became the first African American governor in New York State history and the country’s first legally blind governor in 2008.
Political career of David Paterson. Prior to becoming Governor of New York, David Paterson served in the New York State Senate, eventually becoming Senate minority leader .
Mar 17, 2023 · Former Gov. Paterson reflects on 15 years since taking office. Fifteen years ago, David Paterson stood in the New York Assembly chamber surrounded by the state's elected officials and VIPs. "Allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is David Paterson and I am the governor of New York," Paterson said to a standing ovation. A decade-and-a-half ...
David Alexander Paterson is an American politician and attorney who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March 2008 to December 2010.
Mar 17, 2008 · A Closer Look at New York's New Governor. David Paterson, the 53-year-old former state senator, assumes duties the office of Governor today. Offering a profile of the country's fourth African ...
Mar 17, 2008 · Paterson was the first non-white Secretary of State in New York and the first African-American Vice-Chair of the National Democratic Party. In 1985 he was elected to represent Harlem in the New York State Senate.
Jul 1, 2008 · America's newest governor has recently completed his first 100 days in office - David Paterson of New York. And perhaps his greatest accomplishment is changing the way we look at the disabled.
