Entries from Gothamist tagged with 'governordavidpaterson'
September 13, 2008
Governor Paterson has reignited plans on the construction of Moynihan Station, the long-delayed new home of Penn Station in the post office across the street from the current one. Paterson really threw his hat into the ring attempting to stir up excitement and confidence for the new chapter in the saga of the station saying, "We're going to respond to this challenge - and do you know why we're going to respond? There's a new......
Continue Reading "Paterson Says He's the New Sheriff of Moynihan Station"September 6, 2008
Governor David Paterson yesterday continued to deal with what has been the defining issue of his administration thus far, making tough budget cuts in the face of a growing state deficit. The governor vetoed 49 pieces of legislation yesterday, including a bill that would have imposed a one-year moratorium on cuts to the medical benefits of retired public employees and one that would have made it easier for students to receive more state tuition assistance......
Continue Reading "Paterson Wrestles With State Budget, Colbert Nation"June 30, 2008
Even a downpour couldn't stop the Gay Pride March down Fifth Avenue yesterday, which attracted half a million participants and an estimated million spectators. Besides the costumed performers, motorcyclists, bands and floats, elected officials were part of the parade. Along with Mayor Bloomberg and Senator Schumer, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Governor David Paterson marched and spoke out on behalf of gay rights. Paterson, who has been very supportive of gay rights, was welcomed......
Continue Reading "Gay Pride Parade Loves Governor Paterson"June 16, 2008
The NY Times conducted a poll amongst over a 1,000 New York residents--931 of them registered voters--to gauge their feelings on New York issues and found most people are worrying about the their economic conditions. The issues showing an increase in people's concerns were taxes, gas prices and the economy, while issues like education, unemployment and crime were less of a worry. Also "Nearly 60 percent of those polled said the state was on the......
Continue Reading "Poll: NYers Worry About Money, Wonder About Paterson"
