Displaying a noose is now a felony in NY

May 16, 2008

Governor David A. Paterson has signed legislation allowing criminal punishment for threats made through the display of nooses.

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Paterson visits LI, makes a quick stop in Merrick

May 5, 2008

Gov. Paterson at Hempstead HS

5/5/08: Gov. Paterson and Hempstead HS students. Photo from ny.gov

Today, May 5, New York Governor David A. Paterson returned to his hometown of Hempstead. Paterson also made a stop in Merrick to visit a blind student at Chatterton Elementary.

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May is Toxic Injury Awareness Month

May 1, 2008

Governor David A. Paterson recognizes May 2008 as TOXIC INJURY AWARENESS MONTH in New York State.

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Pete King for Governor

April 1, 2008

Congressman Peter T. King (R, NY-3) may run for Governor in 2010. King has been talking with local and state party leaders to see if a run could be successful. The congressman says he is seriously considering a run but will not decide until after the fall elections.

For more information on Pete King go to Wantagh Voice- Pete King for Governor 2010 (4/1/08).