David A. Paterson

If the measure is approved, Gov. David Paterson said Hunter College Students would pay less than $10,741 over the next decade.

Paterson cooled to the expansion of the Loft Law after hearing opposition from Mayor Bloomberg and other politicians.

Frustrated with lack of movement, Paterson plans to swing the ax this summer.

A pack of cigarettes would cost about $11.60 under the new plan.

The Teachers Union and Transport Workers Union were among those that packed City Hall Park to get their message to lawmakers.

Gov. David Paterson predicted that another week-long budget extension bill would be required after June 20.

Up to two million New Yorkers flocked to Fifth Avenue for the annual Puerto Rican Day parade.

The mayor said that he will not provide the 2 percent raise, which had been promised to city teachers and principals.

The appointment of Community Board 1 member Anthony Notaro still requires Senate confirmation.

The furloughs proposed by Gov. David Paterson were expected to save the state $30 million a week.

Fifty-five state parks and historic locations will reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend, thanks to an agreement between Gov. David Paterson and the state legislature.

The Lt. Gov. job has garnered a higher profile since Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace, leaving Paterson in charge.

Gov. David Paterson is pushing for the furlough, which would affect about half of state workers.

Stores along Second Avenue are doubtful that more proposed advertising space is the solution to their problems.