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Paterson claims he made initial scandal leak
3:05 PM on 03/18/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Paterson says he was the first to reveal to the media a conversation he had with the woman at the center of a domestic violence scandal involving a top aide...
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Paterson's press secretary resigns amid scandal
1:05 PM on 03/17/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson's press secretary is resigning, making her the fourth top staffer to resign amid scandals that threaten the administration...
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Another domestic dispute between a Paterson aide and girlfriend
3:39 PM on 03/15/2010
Gov. Paterson's top adviser and ex-roommate Clemmie Harris got into a heated argument in 1995 with Harris' then-girlfriend, and it left the woman so scared that she called the cops, according to a report...
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Prison shouldn't be a publicity stunt for Lil Wayne
8:22 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION - If Lil Wayne regards his cell as an extension of his studio or his label's offices, he will suffer...
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NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe
4:18 PM on 03/11/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Andrew Cuomo, who is widely expected to run for governor, had been criticized for investigating Paterson...
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Rush Limbaugh hurls racist 'massa' comment at David Paterson
8:51 AM on 03/10/2010
Rush Limbaugh hurled a racist comment towards embattled New York Governor David Paterson on his radio show Tuesday...
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NYC b-boys hope to be discovered dancing on subways
8:21 AM on 03/10/2010
VIDEO - On a good day these break dancers can make $70 to $100 each. But sometimes they get more than money, like contacts that lead to auditions or gigs...
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D'Angelo accused of soliciting sex in NYC
2:29 PM on 03/08/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - Authorities say D'Angelo was caught in New York City trying to pay $40 for sex with an undercover cop posing as a prostitute...
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Lil Wayne gets year behind bars on gun rap
12:09 PM on 03/08/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - After saying goodbye on concert stages and online video streams, Lil Wayne had nothing to add as he was sentenced...
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Paterson faces legal minefield in conduct inquiries
9:18 AM on 03/08/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - Legal experts say the next few days and weeks could be the most dangerous yet for the embattled administration of Gov. David Paterson...
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Paterson refuses to resign, pledges to clear his name
4:36 PM on 03/05/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson says he expects to clear his name soon in two scandals threatening his administration...
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Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson
10:01 AM on 03/05/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals...
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Paterson should 'put the people first' and resign
9:09 AM on 03/05/2010
OPINION - Governor Paterson, when you've got Reverend Al calling a meeting at Sylvia's, you shouldn't wait to be asked, it's time to do the right thing...
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Campbell's driver regrets calling police on model
6:05 PM on 03/04/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - The driver who accused British supermodel Naomi Campbell of assaulting him said Thursday through his lawyer that he "got angry and overreacted"...
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Paterson's spokesman quits amid scandal
2:55 PM on 03/04/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The top spokesman for New York Gov. David Paterson is resigning and says he can't in good conscience continue to serve...
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Black leaders to meet on Paterson's fate
9:19 AM on 03/04/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Rev. Al Sharpton is convening a group of black Democratic leaders who could urge Gov. David Paterson to resign...
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Barbershop Buzz: Should Paterson resign?
9:19 AM on 03/04/2010
VIDEO - Should New York Governor David Paterson resign in light of mounting allegations of ethical misconduct? We hit the barbershops to find out...
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Paterson charged with ethics violation over Yankees tickets
1:50 PM on 03/03/2010
ALBANY, New York (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson, trying to hold onto office in the face of one scandal, was accused Wednesday of violating state ethics laws...
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No charges for Campbell in driver attack flap
10:41 AM on 03/03/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - A man hired to drive Naomi Campbell told police she assaulted him from the back seat of a luxury sport utility vehicle on Tuesday before hopping out and running away...
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Paterson mum as NY state's top cop resigns
9:33 AM on 03/03/2010
ALBANY, New York (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson remains defiant in the midst of a rapidly growing scandal that has now claimed two top law enforcement officials...
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