David Paterson: The case for Randy Mastro

The former governor calls Mastro, Eric Adams’ pick for corporation counsel, “a pro who rises above party lines.” See original article 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 Council have voiced concerns. As a former …

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

Former Gov. Paterson, Text Message Highlight Latest Las Vegas Sands-Hofstra Drama

The original article posted here Just when you thought the drama surrounding a proposed Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island could not get any more tense, we see series of events that occurred last week. First, former Gov. David Paterson claimed that his alma mater Hofstra University – one of the biggest opponents for a Sands casino at Nassau Coliseum – discriminated against him and even blocked him from …

Ex-Gov. David Paterson Says Hofstra Barred Him Over Casino Rift

Input your text here! The text element is intended for longform copy that could potentially include multiple paragraphs. Original article here Las Vegas Sands Vice President David Paterson. The former New York governor said he was barred from Hofstra University because of his support of a Long Island casino. (Image: Spectrum News) Sands is the gaming company seeking to build …

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 he may very well be the first to embark on a musical career. With an eclectic mix of politicians on hand, and an intro from New York Attorney General …

Blind Dog Dave

Former NY Gov. David Paterson has a band. We checked it out.

See original story in the Gothamist hereBlind Dog Dave and the Pirate Throng featuring Governor David A. Paterson (Blind Dog), David Murray on guitar and percussion, aqnd musical director Simon Mills on piano. The band is usually a seven piece featuring Liberty DeVitto on drums and host of other talented cats who make up the throng but there just wan’t …

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 Last week as the press bandied about rumors about a pending indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, I had an unwelcome bout of déjà vu. I …