Ex-gov torches NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for nixing shoplifter crackdown
Former Gov. David Paterson criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to support legislation that would increase criminal penalties for violent shoplifters and other thugs who assault retail employees. “I don’t really understand that. I was a little surprised that he seemed to be saying this.” Patterson said on “The Cats Roundtable” on 770 WABC. […]
Ex-Gov. Paterson backs NYC Mayor Adams’ bid to ease ‘sanctuary’ rule for violent migrants
Former Gov. David Paterson on Sunday supported Mayor Eric Adams’ effort to roll back New York City’s “sanctuary” protections for immigrants who have been accused of violent crimes and have past rap sheets. “He’s evolved to the point where I think his views on immigration are better than anyone else talking about it,” Patterson said. […]
Ex-Gov. David Paterson accuses alma mater Hofstra of barring him from campus over LI casino support
Former Gov. David Paterson claimed he was discriminated against and blocked from admission because he supported opening a casino near Hofstra University, the Long Island law school’s alma mater. Patterson, who now works at Sands Casino, alleges that Hofstra even blocked the nonprofit from using campus facilities over its support for the gaming facility at […]