August 25 , 2009 - Governor Paterson today announced in Stony Brook the kick-off of the New York State Smart Grid Consortium, which will foster the development and deployment of new technology aimed at reducing the cost of electricity while increasing reliability throughout the State. more >>video >>
August 19 , 2009 - Governor Paterson today announced that GEICO will open a new operations site in Amherst in Erie County, creating an estimated 300 new jobs over three years and laying the foundation for future growth. more >>
August 26, 2009 Sen. Edward Kennedy - Governor Paterson today issued a statement on the passing of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy.
more >> August 24, 2009 Hi-Speed Rail - Governor Paterson today announced that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has submitted applications for $564.8 million in federal stimulus funding for high-speed rail improvement projects across the State.
more >> August 24, 2009 Fallen Soldier Honored - Governor Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on August 20.
more >> August 20, 2009 West Indian Heritage Celebration - For the second year in a row, Governor Paterson along with the West Indian American Day Carnival Association today hosted an annual reception at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park’s Outdoor Warehouse. There, he bestowed leadership awards on four prominent West Indian Americans.
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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.