Posts Tagged ‘paterson’

City Room: Introducing David Paterson, Drive-Time Radio Host

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Former Gov. David A. Paterson’s first guest was his former running mate and boss, Eliot Spitzer. “I finally got a job that you didn’t have to give me,” he said.

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City Room: Introducing David Paterson, Drive-Time Radio Host

Ex-Governor of New York Will Not Face Perjury Charge

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

The Albany district attorney decided not to charge David A. Paterson with perjury following his testimony to the ethics commission about taking accepting free World Series tickets.

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Ex-Governor of New York Will Not Face Perjury Charge

In Plea Deal, Ex-Paterson Aide Admits Shoving Former Companion

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

The fight between David W. Johnson and Sherr-una Booker, and efforts to contain the political damage, helped derail the Paterson campaign.

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In Plea Deal, Ex-Paterson Aide Admits Shoving Former Companion

Plan for Indian Casino in the Catskills Is Rejected

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The Interior Department turned down a pact approved by the Paterson administration to settle a land claim by a tribe based in Wisconsin.

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Plan for Indian Casino in the Catskills Is Rejected

WikiLeaks Gives $15,100 to Bradley Manning Defense Team

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

WikiLeaks, struggling to pay its own bills and keep its operation running, has given more than $15,000 to the Bradley Manning Support Network, according to an announcement posted to the group’s website this morning. The contribution by WikiLeaks brings the total funds raised and transferred to Bradley’s civilian legal defense team, led by attorney David Coombs, to over $100,000. Supporters say that a “vigorous defense” for Manning is estimated to cost $115,000. WikiLeaks has been faced with several challenges in raising money after being cut off by Visa, MasterCard and PayPal recently. “We have seen an enormous outpouring of support internationally, in donations as well as volunteers,” stated Jeff Paterson, steering committee member for the Bradley Manning Support Network. Read the full story at SecurityWeek .

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WikiLeaks Gives $15,100 to Bradley Manning Defense Team

Freed From Prison, Long Island Man Takes to Pulpit

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

John H. White, whose prison sentence in the fatal shooting an 17-year-old on his front lawn was commuted by Gov. David A. Paterson, said he was haunted by what he had done.

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Freed From Prison, Long Island Man Takes to Pulpit

NY Gov. Fined $62K for Yankees Tickets

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

The hits keep on coming for New York Governor David Paterson. Only one week after he fired one of his top aides who had been accused of domestic abuse, the embattled governor was fined $62,125 for accepting five free Yankees tickets. New York’s Public…

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NY Gov. Fined $62K for Yankees Tickets

Worries Big and Small as Paterson Prepares to Exit

Monday, December 20th, 2010

Gov. David A. Paterson spoke candidly about how he is grappling with his return to ordinary life.

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Worries Big and Small as Paterson Prepares to Exit

Paterson pledge on capital cash

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The Secretary of State Owen Paterson has said that Northern Ireland will receive the capital investment funding pledged under the St Andrews Agreement.

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Paterson pledge on capital cash

‘Glimmer of hope’ for PMS savers

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

A resolution for savers caught up in the collapse of the Presbyterian Mutual Society is moving closer, Secretary of State Owen Paterson says.

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‘Glimmer of hope’ for PMS savers

Paterson coy on dissident contact

Friday, August 20th, 2010

The NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, refuses to confirm or deny whether there has been contact between the government and dissident republicans.

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Paterson coy on dissident contact

Gov. seeks mosque site alternative

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Gov. David Paterson says he’d like to discuss plans for an Islamic center and mosque near ground zero with its developers to see if a compromise site can be found.

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Gov. seeks mosque site alternative