State
Capital rife with rumors of Paterson's political demise
ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson did not resign from office Monday under a cloud of scandal.
Nor did he do so Sunday, or Saturday or every other day since last Wednesday, when he was
supposedly going to have to flee from office in the aftermath of a newspaper account of some
personal failing. (Updated: 02/10/10 4:04 AM )
Paterson takes aim at Cuomo's silence
In a stinging rebuke of his shadow political opponent, Gov. David Paterson lashed out
this morning at Andrew Cuomo for employing a "Rose Garden" strategy that is allowing the
attorney general to be all things to all people without having to take tough — and
politically dangerous — positions. (Updated: 02/04/10 10:10 AM )
State GOP chief accepting of Lazio gubernatorial bid
The head of the State Republican Party is warming to the idea of Rick Lazio as the party’s gubernatorial nominee, now that Erie County Executive Chris Collins has decided against entering the race. (Updated: 01/28/10 6:47 AM )
State GOP chairman warms up to Lazio's candidacy
The head of the state Republican Party has begun warming to the idea of Rick Lazio becoming
the party's official nominee, now that Erie County Executive Chris Collins decided against a
gubernatorial run.
"At the moment, he is the candidate. He is the candidate," GOP Chairman Edward Cox said
this morning of Lazio, a former congressman from Long Island. (Updated: 01/27/10 3:41 PM )
Tobacco tax boost tied to Indian issue
ALBANY — A legislative push would deny Gov. David A. Paterson his $1-per-pack cigarette tax increase until the state begins collecting taxes on tobacco products sold on American Indian reservations. (Updated: 01/27/10 7:12 AM )
Aid cuts threaten city, Brown says
ALBANY — Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown has condemned the budget proposals made last week by Gov. David A. Paterson as harmful to the city’s ability to do everything from razing abandoned buildings to funding summer jobs for teenagers. (Updated: 01/26/10 6:57 AM )
Paterson tries to lure Cuomo from stealth pose
ALBANY — Seeking to lure Andrew M. Cuomo from the shadows, Gov. David A. Paterson on Monday accused his stealth political opponent of seeking cover in the “candidateprotection program.” (Updated: 01/26/10 6:56 AM )
Cuomo remains a quiet candidate
ALBANY — He won't say the words, but Andrew M. Cuomo is running for governor. (Updated: 01/25/10 1:57 PM )
Senecas threaten to target Gillibrand
WASHINGTON — The Seneca Nation of Indians is threatening to spend $250,000 against Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand this year because of her support for legislation that would ban the mailing of cigarettes. (Updated: 01/25/10 6:44 AM )
Paterson undeterred by specter of primary race
ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson, buoyed by recent polls showing some modest rebounds in his approval ratings, said Thursday he will not be pushed out of a run for a full term this year — even if it means a primary race against Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo. (Updated: 01/22/10 7:06 AM )
Governor to get tough on cigarette tax
ALBANY — The Paterson administration will soon advance new tax regulations to begin
the collection of excise taxes on cigarette sales by Native American retailers, a top aide to
Gov. David A. Paterson said Wednesday. The move was sharply condemned by a top Seneca Nation
leader. (Updated: 01/21/10 11:20 AM )
GOP Senate hopeful in New York looks to capitalize on Brown’s win
ALBANY — A Republican running for U. S. senator in New York wasted no time trying to capitalize on Tuesday’s stunning upset by Republican Scott Brown in the special Senate election in Massachusetts. (Updated: 01/21/10 6:52 AM )
Paterson's budget declared 'dead'
ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson, staring at a meltdown of New York's finances,
Tuesday turned to a spending cut package that proposes to hit virtually every entity that
relies on Albany for money. (Updated: 01/21/10 11:20 AM )
Smokers, soda drinkers, students to feel budget pain
ALBANY—It’s a budget that hurts almost everyone — from smokers who would pay $1 more for a pack of cigarettes, to lovers of sugared beverages who would pay a penny more an ounce, to students at public universities who would see their grants lowered. (Updated: 01/21/10 11:20 AM )
Aid cuts, tax hikes in Paterson budget plan
ALBANY — Schools take a 5 percent reduction in state aid and hospitals and nursing
homes are in line for steep cuts in Gov. David A. Paterson's proposed 2010 budget that he
unveiled Tuesday. (Updated: 01/20/10 12:29 AM )