David Paterson

On March 10, 2008, it was announced that Mr. Spitzer was allegedly involved in a prostitution ring. Now, after his resignation it's David Paterson's turn to hold New York's top office.

He's the state's first African-American Governor, and perhaps the first one to be legally blind as well.

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