- Born
- Birth nameDavid Alexander Paterson
- David Paterson was born on May 20, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He has been married to Mary Sliwa since August 10, 2019. He was previously married to Michelle Paige.
- SpousesMary Sliwa(August 10, 2019 - present)Michelle Paige(November 21, 1992 - January 2014) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenAlex Paterson
- ParentsBasil PatersonPortia Hairston
- RelativesDaniel Paterson(Sibling)
- The first African-American governor of New York and the first blind governor of any U.S. state.
- Is the first African-American and legally blind Governor of the State of New York.
- Became Governor of New York on March 12, 2008, when Eliot Spitzer resigned, and served until January 1, 2011.
- Effectively became Governor of New York on March 17, 2008 when Eliot Spitzer resigned due to a sex scandal.
- Parents are: Basil Paterson, and Portia Hairston, and has one brother: Daniel Paterson.
- On the passing of Elaine Kaufman: When I first became governor, there was a lot of pressure on me and she really made it a very positive experience whenever I came in here. Everybody loved her. She was very gracious. I'm sure she had to be very tough to get where she got but, at the same time, she was very warm.
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