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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand vulnerable in bid for fourth term as NYers say she's 'missing in action': poll
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appears vulnerable as she seeks re-election of a fourth term -- with only 42% of New York voters backing her return to office while 42% prefer...
Ex-Gov. Paterson backs NY mask ban to expose crime, hate: 'You have to govern what is happening around you'
Ex-Gov. David Paterson on Sunday backed reinstating the ban on masks in public to thwart moped criminals, Jew-hating rioters and other lawbreakers who wear the face coverings to hide their identities.
Gov. Hochul shelved congestion toll over subway-crime worries, David Paterson claims
Gov. Kathy Hochul scuttled the unpopular congestion toll to enter Midtown Manhattan because she believes too many New Yorkers are afraid to take the train and prefer to drive to...
Ex-Dem NY Gov. Paterson blasts 'rigged' prosecution of Donald Trump as Pataki worries of election impact
Democratic ex-New York Gov. David Paterson says he would have wanted President Biden to consider pardoning Donald Trump in his hush-money conviction if the prez had the power.
Trump's well-attended Bronx rally should be 'wake-up call' for Biden: Dem ex-Gov. Paterson
“This is a wake-up call to the Democratic Party, who just seems to think that you can criticize what Trump did four years ago and that that will be enough,"...
Ex-gov says Jewish protesters marched with MLK — and they deserve support now as demonstrations roil alma mater Columbia
"Sixty five percent of the whites who marched with Dr. King were Jewish … They deserve somebody to stand with them. I'm happy to do it,” Paterson said.
Here's hoping Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn't cave in budget talks
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to cave to progressives in New York state budget talks and expand rent control, after also backing down on school-aid cuts. Is there anything she’ll...
Ex-NY Gov. David Paterson endorses Dem foe of 'Squad' Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Ex-Gov. David Paterson is endorsing Westchester County Executive George Latimer to topple lefty "Squad" Rep Jamaal Bowman in the hotly contested June Democratic primary.
Ex-gov. rips NY Assembly speaker for nixing plan to crack down on violent shoplifters
Ex-Gov. David Paterson rapped Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to back Gov. Hochul's proposal to lengthen criminal sentences for violent shoplifters and other thugs who assault retail workers.
Comeback kid Andrew Cuomo needs to show real contrition for his many, many sins
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be seeking a political comeback, yet to pull that off, he'll need to show real contrition for his many sins while in office —...
Ex-NY Govs. Cuomo, Paterson pile on bumbling fellow Democrats for migrant crisis, crime
In a tag-team interview, both warned Democrats "will pay" in 2024 elections -- in New York and nationally.
Ex-Gov. Paterson backs NYC Mayor Adams' bid to ease 'sanctuary' rule for violent migrants
The mayor has suggested the city should better cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to potentially deport those “suspected” of carrying out “serious” crimes.
Ex-Gov. David Paterson accuses alma mater Hofstra of barring him from campus over LI casino support
Former Gov. David Paterson is accusing his law school alma mater Hofstra University of discrimination amid a fight over his current employer Sands Casino's bid to open a gambling facility in...
Dem ex-governor says it's time to demand border, crime reforms after migrants freed despite beating cop
“Maybe this is the right case for people to really start standing up and demanding more accountability from our government," Paterson said. "There’s no counterpoint to this. Somebody needs to...
David Paterson defends Eric Adams during 'Orwellian' FBI investigation
Ex-Gov. David Paterson defended Mayor Eric Adams amid a federal fundraising probe he described as "Orwellian."
Ex-Gov. Paterson says GOP's Malliotakis right to slam Biden administration over migrants: 'It's a self-inflicted wound'
Dem ex-Gov David Paterson says Staten Island GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is spot-on with her criticism of the migrant crisis and Biden administration, which he ripped for creating the “self-inflicted...
Ex-NY Gov. David Paterson warns of 'revolt' against federal government over migrant crisis
"There does not seem to be any willingness or ability on the part of the federal government" to fix what has become an ever-worsening issue, ex-Gov. David Paterson said Sunday.
How to get Biden to stop feeding NYers manure and help on migrant mess
The president won't help with NYC's migrant crisis, so Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul need to spring into action.
Biden 'has really done nothing' to help with the NYC migrant crisis, ex-gov says
"As a matter of fact, the state, with Gov. Kathy Hochul, has given seven times more money to this effort," former new York Gov. David Paterson said.
David Paterson's grim warning for business- and landlord-hating Democrats
Ex-NY governor David Paterson has grim news for progressive Democrats who hate landlords and businessmen.