Keeping the promise he made yesterday, David Paterson is still Governor today (so far, anyway), despite a growing chorus demanding his resignation in the wake of two recently-revealed scandals. His chief of staff, Larry Schwartz, and counsel, Peter Kiernan, have joined the ranks of those who believe he must resign because he can no longer function effectively. One source tells the Post, "They know it's just a short matter of time." Another insider says Paterson is "regularly flying off the handle" and accusing his aides of "undermining his chances to cling to office." The Attorney General's office has told Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver that the probe will go "quickly," and Paterson's finally hired a lawyer to deal with the mess. But will he be able to hold on much longer? more ›

An amusement park ride inspector warns that some of the rides at Coney Island are so dangerous they should not be open for business. Last summer a man died after surgery to heal vertebrae fractured on the Cyclone, but the rides now targeted by “amusement-safety consultant” Walt Reiss don’t include the famous wooden roller coaster. more ›