Paterson News

Obama to tour battleground states after nomination (Albany Democrat-Herald)
DENVER (AP) — Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and running mate Joe Biden will embark on a bus tour of battleground states Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan later this week after he receives the Democratic presidential nomination, his campaign announced Wednesday.

Gov. Paterson, Clinton to Speak at DNC (R News)
New York is in the spotlight in Denver Tuesday night, as Governor David Paterson and Senator Hillary Clinton address the Democratic National Convention.

DEMS CONVENTION: Corzine and Paterson address back-to-back breakfasts (The Star-Ledger)
DENVER -- It was the political equivalent of a home-and-home series.

Denzel Goes To Bat For NYC School Sports Program (CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth)
Oscar winner Denzel Washington stepped out on behalf of his old New York City School district, making a plea, and offering financial support, to help keep the sports program alive. "I am a direct result of the athletic programs," Washington said. "That is why I am here today."

Governor Paterson speaks at DNC (Capital News 9)
Governor David Paterson got his message out during an evening that highlighted New York officials. Our Josh Robin has more on his introduction to the rest of the country.

Fall baseball misunderstood (Montgomery Advertiser)
The recent decision by the city of Montgomery to not turn on the lights for the recreational fall baseball league has led to discussion about the merits of fall baseball. There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about what fall baseball is.

Paterson Cath. goal: Do it again (The Record)
PATERSON - There's a legacy to uphold and Tristan Pommells is well aware, as are the rest of his football teammates at Paterson Catholic. Truth be told, they can't do anything this season that has not been done before.

Denzel Makes Plea To Save Mount Vernon Sports (WCBS-TV New York)
It's no act: a Hollywood superstar is upset about plans to cut the sports programs in a local New York school district. Now he's digging into his own pocket and making a personal plea to save the team. "I am a direct result of the athletic programs in Mount Vernon. That is why I am here today." Those are the words of Oscar winner Denzel Washington, who isn't pulling any punches when talking ...

Albany pinches pennies - deposit nickels pile up (Queens Courier)
While Governor Paterson and the state legislature have combed the budget, cutting aid to the City University of New York and imposing “savings” on Medicaid, an estimated $140 million a year is rolling off the table - all of it in nickels.