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Gov. David Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Bill Clinton attended the Amsterdam News' 100th Anniversary Gala recently in New York City..

Sen. Malcolm A. Smith recently held his annual Turkey Giveaway In Southeast Queens and Far Rockaway.

Gov. David Paterson and Lt. Gov Ravitch host a Leaders Meeting in New York City to resolve the State's two-year, $10 billion budget deficit. Paterson announced that the State must address a $10 billion budget deficit over the next two years, including an imbalance of $3.2 billion in the current fiscal year and $6.8 billion in the following fiscal year. He also continued to advocate for swift legislative action at a November 10 special session on his proposed two-year, $5 billion Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP), which would close the current-year gap and cut the combined projected $10 billion deficit in half.

Gov. David Paterson just signed into law three Governor’s Program bills that will make health insurance more affordable and improve access to health care for New Yorkers. Read "Urban Pavement" for more.

YBPNewYork's Founder and President Johann Calhoun, left, takes a minute to share a photo with colleagues at MIH Venture's "Heatwave 9.0" barbecue, which was well attended in Brooklyn's Prospect Park..

Gov. David Paterson delivered remarks before the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York City. The nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization celebrated 100 years of existence in town last week.

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel's Chief of Staff and Counsel George A. Dalley, right, will retire from his post at the end of this month. For more click on YBP Manhattan.

Sen. Eric Adams in Albany with the cell phones that have been collected for the Cellphones for Soldiers program. The program hopes to turn old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas.

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith, left, accepted an award at the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) flanked by Senator Eric T. Schneiderman and Senator Eric Adams, and Met Council CEO Willie Rapfogel.

Gov. David Paterson gives HRH Prince Henry of Wales a tour of the World Trade Center site late last month. This was the prince's first trip to the Big Apple. Though the prince has been to the U.S. once before (with his mother Princess Diana and his brother, Prince William), this was his first official visit.

Congressman Ed Towns, left, stands with Vince Maximin, center, winner of the Congressional Arts Competition. Maximin is a 9th-grader at Brooklyn High School for the Arts. Also standing is and Ella J. Weiss, President of the Brooklyn Arts Council. Towns and the Brooklyn Arts Council hosted the annual 10th Congressional District High School Arts Competition, which showcased the artistic talent of high school students in the district.

Gov. David Paterson and talk show host Oprah Winfrey pose for a picture at a benefit earlier this month for the Robin Hood Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty in New York City.

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith shook GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt's hand as he took part in the announcement of a $15 Million public-private partnership between Empire State Development, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and General Electric. Gov. David Paterson is sitting in the background.

Gov. David Paterson greeted morning commuters in Manhattan on the same day the Senate passed MTA bailout and reform package. He later signed legislation that would prevent extreme MTA fare increases and service cuts.

With numerous political dignitaries on hand, Gov. David Paterson addressed the National Action Network's weekly radio show recently from the House of Justice in Harlem.

Budget cuts, MTA, unemployment numbers couldn't keep Senate Majority Leader
Malcolm Smith, left, and Gov. David Paterson from having an enjoyable conversation

Gov. David Paterson attends the home opener of the New York Mets and the debut of the team's sparkling new Citi Field in Queens.

Governor Paterson attends the home debut of the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A franchise of the New York Mets.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief of Staff to Sen. Eric Adams, encouraged the New York community recently to come forward with any information after the double homicide on Utica Avenue, which left a father and son dead at a small bodega last month. Adams remained in Albany on urgent Senate business. Police later in the week arrested a suspect.

U.S. Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns delivered an address at the 38th Annual Legislative Conference of New york State Association of black, Puerto rican and Asian Legislators held at Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ.

Gov. Paterson signed legislation last week to ensure continued COBRA access for unemployed persons in the state.

Gov. Paterson met with students recently at Sequoya Middle School on Long Island following an announcement on education funding in New York.

The Bronx's Assemblyman Michael Benjamin meets with students, parents and teachers from Bronx Preperatory Charter School, Harriet Tubman Charter School, Carl Icahn Charter School and Democracy Prep Charter School on Charter School Lobby Day 2009.

Gov. David Paterson recently signed into law a critical subprime lending reform bill which directly addresses the mortgage crisis in New York State. The Governor signed the bill in Queens, one of the areas in New York that has been hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis.

	Congrats Amsterdam News! Gov. David Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Bill Clinton attended the Amsterdam News' 100th Anniversary Gala recently in New York City..
	Holiday Gobble, Gobble! Sen. Malcolm A. Smith recently held his annual Turkey Giveaway In Southeast Queens and Far Rockaway.
	Budget Crunch! Gov. David Paterson and Lt. Gov Ravitch host a Leaders Meeting in New York City to resolve the State's two-year, $10 billion budget deficit. Paterson announced that the State must address a $10 billion budget deficit over the next two years, including an imbalance of $3.2 billion in the current fiscal year and $6.8 billion in the following fiscal year. He also continued to advocate for swift legislative action at a November 10 special session on his proposed two-year, $5 billion Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP), which would close the current-year gap and cut the combined projected $10 billion deficit in half.
	Affordable Health Insurance! Gov. David Paterson just signed into law three Governor’s Program bills that will make health insurance more affordable and improve access to health care for New Yorkers. Read "Urban Pavement" for more.

	Brooklyn Biggups in Prospect Park! YBPNewYork's Founder and President Johann Calhoun, left, takes a minute to share a photo with colleagues at MIH Venture's "Heatwave 9.0" barbecue, which was well attended in Brooklyn's Prospect Park..

	NAACP's 100! Gov. David Paterson delivered remarks before the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York City. The nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization celebrated 100 years of existence in town last week.

	Out In Grand Style! U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel's Chief of Staff and Counsel George A. Dalley, right, will retire from his post at the end of this month. For more click on YBP Manhattan.

	Out In Grand Style! U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel's Chief of Staff and Counsel George A. Dalley, right, will retire from his post at the end of this month. For more click on YBP Manhattan.

	Good Call Senator! Sen. Eric Adams in Albany with the cell phones that have been collected for the Cellphones for Soldiers program. The program hopes to turn old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas.

	Mending Jewish relations Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith, left, accepted an award at the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) flanked by Senator Eric T. Schneiderman and Senator Eric Adams, and Met Council CEO Willie Rapfogel.

	A royal New York welcome! Gov. David Paterson gives HRH Prince Henry of Wales a tour of the World Trade Center site late last month. This was the prince's first trip to the Big Apple. Though the prince has been to the U.S. once before (with his mother Princess Diana and his brother, Prince William), this was his first official visit.

	Kid, job well done! Congressman Ed Towns, left, stands with Vince Maximin, center, winner of the Congressional Arts Competition. Maximin is a 9th-grader at Brooklyn High School for the Arts. Also standing is and Ella J. Weiss, President of the Brooklyn Arts Council. Towns and the Brooklyn Arts Council hosted the annual 10th Congressional District High School Arts Competition, which showcased the artistic talent of high school students in the district.

	Everybody loves Oprah - even Dave! Gov. David Paterson and talk show host Oprah Winfrey pose for a picture at a benefit earlier this month for the Robin Hood Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty in New York City.

	Public-private partnership! Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith shook GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt's hand as he took part in the announcement of a $15 Million public-private partnership between Empire State Development, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and General Electric. Gov. David Paterson is sitting in the background.

	At long journey’s end: MTA bailout! Gov. David Paterson greeted morning commuters in Manhattan on the same day the Senate passed MTA bailout and reform package. He later signed legislation that would prevent extreme MTA fare increases and service cuts.

	Harlem's House of Justice With numerous political dignitaries on hand, Gov. David Paterson addressed the National Action Network's weekly radio show recently from the House of Justice in Harlem.

	Taking needed break! Budget cuts, MTA, unemployment numbers couldn't keep Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left, and Gov. David Paterson from having an enjoyable conversation

	New Gem Opens in Flushing Gov. David Paterson attends the home opener of the New York Mets and the debut of the team's sparkling new Citi Field in Queens.

	Batter UP! Governor Paterson attends the home debut of the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A franchise of the New York Mets.

	Outrage over shooting of father, son Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief of Staff to Sen. Eric Adams, encouraged the New York community recently to come forward with any information after the double homicide on Utica Avenue, which left a father and son dead at a small bodega last month. Adams remained in Albany on urgent Senate business. Police later in the week arrested a suspect.

	Speak Towns, speak! U.S. Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns delivered an address at the 38th Annual Legislative Conference of New york State Association of black, Puerto rican and Asian Legislators held at Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ.

	Fair coverage for New Yorkers Gov. Paterson signed legislation last week to ensure continued COBRA access for unemployed persons in the state.

	His Stamp on Education Gov. Paterson met with students recently at Sequoya Middle School on Long Island following an announcement on education funding in New York.

	Back to the Bronx The Bronx's Assemblyman Michael Benjamin meets with students, parents and teachers from Bronx Preperatory Charter School, Harriet Tubman Charter School, Carl Icahn Charter School and Democracy Prep Charter School on Charter School Lobby Day 2009.

	Subprime lending reform bill Gov. David Paterson recently signed into law a critical subprime lending reform bill which directly addresses the mortgage crisis in New York State. The Governor signed the bill in Queens, one of the areas in New York that has been hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis.