At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president’s chances to win another term. Former Governor David Paterson at the NAACP for the 20th annual Freedom Funds Award luncheon on Sept. 21, 2024. Ralph R. Ortega For original story, click here Former Gov. David Paterson, while master of ceremonies for the Mid-Manhattan …
CNN July 11, 2024
Laura Coates interviews former governor David A. Paterson on CNN regarding President Biden’s position on continuing to run. July 11, 2024. Original story here. LC Let’s continue this conversation right now with former democratic governor of new York, David Paterson. He is skeptical that president Biden will in fact be the victor come this November, Governor Paterson, Thank you so much for joining me this evening. I wonder, Governor, did …
David Paterson: The case for Randy Mastro
The former governor, David Paterson calls Mastro, Eric Adams’ pick for corporation counsel, “a pro who rises above party lines.” See original article—David Paterson: The Case for Randy Mastro—here I am adding my voice to those who strongly support Mayor Eric Adams’ desire to appoint Randy Mastro as the corporation counsel, the city’s lawyer – while some in the City …
United States Of Scandal
Governor Paterson features heavily in the Elliot Spitzer episode of United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper. View on CNN or on Apple TV “The United States of Scandal” by Jack Traper is a documentary that explores America’s most notorious scandals over the past few decades, shedding light on the intersection of politics, media, and public opinion. The film delves …
Former NY Governor David Paterson embarks on musical career.
Original Story on Channel 6 can be seen here. Click video to play ALBANY, N.Y. — He was New York’s first African American governor, the state’s first legally blind governor and now another first, Governor David Paterson embarks on his musical career. With an eclectic mix of politicians on hand, and an intro from New York Attorney General Letitia James, former …
Former NY Gov. David Paterson has a band. We checked it out.
See original story in the Gothamist hereYes, Former NY Gov. David Paterson has a band: Blind Dog Dave and the Pirate Throng featuring Governor David A. Paterson (Blind Dog), David Murray on guitar and percussion, and musical director Simon Mills on piano. The band is usually a seven piece featuring Liberty DeVitto on drums and host of other talented cats …
These Democrats and Republicans Have Something in Common. It’s a Bar.
It has been a bad decade — or three — for political nightlife in Albany, N.Y. Can a Manhattan P.R. man bring back the bipartisan schmoozefest? Original New York Times post linked hereAt the War Room Tavern, everyone knows your name, especially if you’re former Representative Carolyn Maloney, right, or former Gov. David A. Paterson, to her left. Also pictured …
Blind Dog Dave and the Pirate Throng
The Business Council of New York wisely decided to book David’s new band for their annual conference at Bolton’s Landing on Lake George in September of 2023. This kicked off the decision to make the band available for other performances from festivals to corporate shindigs. The seven piece band features New York music legend Liberty DeVitto and a host of …
Opinion: David Paterson feels Eric Adams’ pain
New York’s 55th governor writes that the New York City mayor is the target of a “well-organized defamation of character campaign” that he knows all too well. By DAVID PATERSON DECEMBER 21, 2023 01:47 PM ET David Paterson on Mayor Eric Adams: David Paterson feels Eric Adams’ pain. Last week as the press bandied about rumors about a pending indictment of …