News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information David Paterson would say about them in his State of the State speech earlier this week.The public education field was left waiting, however, as Paterson said almost nothing about schools in the highly anticipated address.''Those of us in education P-16 didn't hear anything new in the State of the State speech,'' said Chuck Pegan, executive director of the Chautauqua County School Boards Association. ''We have to examine previous statements released by the governor's office to get the specifics.''Those specifics, Pegan said, are not promising for public schools. Paterson already withheld $146 million from the state's school districts in December - 10 percent of their expe... Paterson Takes to the Airwaves to Push Ethics Reform (2010-01-08) ALBANY, NY (WBFO) - Governor David Paterson took to the radio airwaves yesterday to advance his proposals for ethics reform in New York. ... Edwards compassionate toward Paterson given circumstances of speech MAYVILLE - County Executive Greg Edwards said he felt a great deal of compassion for David Paterson, considering the circumstances in which the governor had to deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday.Two hours prior to the time Paterson was scheduled to deliver his address in Albany on Wednesday, the memorial service for Percy E. Sutton was being held in Harlem. A mentor to the governor, Sutton was a fellow politician, a former Manhattan borough president, and Harlem elder statesman who died Saturday."I felt a great deal of compassion for him because of his need to be at a good friend of his and mentor's funeral in the city and 11 a.m. and then make it back up to the ca... Gov. Paterson to swear in Debi Rose at a public ceremony today David Paterson will adminstrate the oath of office for Debi Rose -- the borough's first African-American elected official -- at a public swearing-in at 1 pm ... Lift Charter School Cap (2010-01-08) Governor David Paterson and other state officials are racing to change New York education laws so the state can qualify for some of the $4.35 billion ... Plan to replace Empire Zone could hurt job growth David Paterson called for replacing the state's Empire Zone program Wednesday during his State of the State speech. The governor proposed the Excelsior Jobs ... Did Latest David Paterson Sketch on Saturday Night Live Go Too Far? Once again, Saturday Night Live last night skewered New York State Governor David Paterson. Saturday Night Live regular Fred Armisen appeared on the Weekend ... Governor David Paterson Urges New Yorkers to Get Vaccine 10 - 16), and in light of that, Governor David Paterson is urging all residents to get their H1N1 vaccination. "We are now receiving enough vaccine in the State to meet New Yorkers' demands," Governor Paterson said. "With vaccination becoming available at pharmacies and within supermarket pharmacies, it has become even more convenient for people to protect themselves by getting the H1N1 vaccine." The CDC says 2009 was an unprecedented year in terms of the number of people who have received flu vaccinations, but many still have not received the H1N1 vaccine. Individuals who do not get vaccinated put themselves at risk for the flu, including a potentially serious illness. They... Cuomo in no hurry to announce candidacy for governor David Paterson. And Cuomo did it with good reason: He's the presumptive front-runner for governor this year. He is well ahead in the polls against Paterson ... Paterson Offers Ways to Help So. Tier Economy [1/7/2010] In Wednesday's State of the State address, Governor David Paterson pledged to rejuvenate the New York economy, and to do that locally, he says the Southern ...