November 20, 2009 - Governor Paterson shaking hands with a member of the AmeriCorps at the 15th Annual New York AmeriCorps Kick-Off ceremony. audio >>
November 18, 2009 - Governor David Paterson signs into law the Child Passenger Protection Act, also known as Leandra's Law. The legislation makes it a felony for individuals to drive while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs (DWI) with children in the car. press release >>video >> Spanish Press Release >>
Daily DRP - Did You Know? Did you know that education and health care represent more than half of all projected spending ($31 billion) in the state’s $55 billion General Fund? learn more >> Lake Champlain Bridge Closure - Governor Paterson announces the creation of a $2.935 million economic assistance program for North Country residents. The program will provide aid for farmers and businesses in the affected area.
click here for updates on the bridge closure >> November 20, 2009 Weekly H1N1 Update - Governor Paterson announces that nearly three million doses of the H1N1 vaccine have now been shipped to New York State by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
read more >>November 20, 2009 Broadband Development - Governor David Paterson announces the appointment of 13 individuals to serve on the New York State Broadband Development and Deployment Council. The Council’s primary goal is to provide strategic direction to ensure all New Yorkers have access to high-speed Internet networks and are able to participate fully in today’s digital age.
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New York State agencies and departments have many resources available to help working families make ends meet. Under Governor Paterson's leadership the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance recently created a single webpage for New Yorkers to use when seeking information regarding these services. Click here to see Working Families Resources >>
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is expected to provide $24.6 billion in additional funding for Medicaid, Education, Infrastructure and “shovel-ready” projects throughout New York State. In the legislation Congress put a premium on transparency and accountability and as a result New York State has launched economicrecovery.ny.gov to allow New Yorkers to track how federal dollars are being spent.
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David A. Paterson became New York's 55th Governor on March 17, 2008. In his first address as Governor, Paterson spoke about the challenges facing New York and his plans to build a better and brighter future for the citizens of this great state.
Governor Paterson was ahead of the national curve in predicting and acting on the State's current fiscal downturn. Despite the greatest economic crisis our State has ever faced, Governor Paterson has enacted sweeping reforms on a wide range of issues facing New Yorkers.
David A. Paterson became New York's 55th Governor on March 17, 2008. In his first address as Governor, Paterson spoke about the challenges facing New York and his plans to build a better and brighter future for the citizens of this great state.