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Lieutenant Governor David Paterson's Press Conference

By Paterson is ready to assume the role of governor on Monday

Albany, NY – WRVO News Special: David Patterson holds his first press conference since Governor Spitzer announced he will resign on Monday. Paterson will be inaugurated Monday afternoon. Also, WRVO's Chris Ulanowski and SUNY Oswego Political Science Professor Bruce Altschuler discuss the issues Paterson will deal with as he becomes Governor of New York.

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