david paterson

Basil Paterson, Renowned Harlem Political Leader, Dies at 87

Politician was the state's first Black secretary of state.
04/17/2014
David Paterson - On his first day as New York governor, David Paterson admitted that he had multiple affairs as a married man. In fact, he and his wife had each admitted affairs to the press days earlier. The former Lt. governor assumed the top job when Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned after his infidelities became public.

This Day in Black History: May 20, 1954

Former New York Gov. David Paterson was born.
05/20/2013
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: The Evolution of Black America on Gay Marriage

How popular opinion has changed in the Black community.
03/26/2013

Former New York Gov. David Paterson Will Not Face a Perjury Trial

Former N.Y. Gov. David Paterson will not face perjury trial.
05/23/2011

Plea Deal for Ex-N.Y. Governor's Aide in Harass Case

David Johnson, an aide to former Gov. David Paterson, has reached a plea deal in a domestic violence case that helped lead to the governor's political undoing.
03/02/2011

An Urgent Movement for Justice

01/03/2011

NY Governor Hit With $62K Fine

12/20/2010