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David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March 2008 to December
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Mar 17, 2008 · David Paterson was sworn in by Chief Judge Judith Kaye as the 55th governor of New York State at a joint session of the State Assembly and State Senate in the Assembly Chamber.
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David A. Paterson, author of Black, Blind, and In Charge, recounts memorable anecdotes from his time as the 55th Governor of the state of New York, after succeeding Eliot Spitzer, as well as after leaving office. He wrote the book to tell stories he thought were particularly important for everyone.
David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and the former Democratic Governor of New York, serving from 2008-2010. He was the first legally blind and the first black governor of New York.
Mar 17, 2023 · The first Black man to become governor and a legally blind man, Paterson sought budget actions that were deeply unpopular with lawmakers as the Great Recession began to take hold. This time around, Gov. Kathy Hochul — who also took office in the wake of a scandal — has had to navigate a Legislature that is at odds with her on a variety of ...
