Paterson for New York

Newspapers and leaders from across the state have praised Governor David A. Paterson Deficit Reduction Plan:    

"Paterson and Lt. Gov Richard Ravitch seem to be the only ones in Albany who get it.  Everyone else is living in la-la land."  -- New York Daily News, editorial

"Mr. Paterson has delivered the tough talk.  Now Albany's lawmakers have to do their jobs quickly.  It is the only way to keep the state afloat."  -- New York Times, editorial

"Paterson and Ravitch have laid down a plan and a challenge.  It is the Legislature's job to take up that challenge immediately and to work diligently to find the best combination of cuts.  To put off action and hope for rosier economic news is not facing reality."  -- Syracuse Post-Standard, editorial

"Gov. David A. Paterson took a big step Thursday toward backing up his latest round of tough talk about getting New York's finances in order."  -- Rochester Democrat & Chronicle editorial

"Paterson is wisely calling for legislative action on mid-year state budget cuts."  -- Auburn Citizen, Editorial

"Governor Paterson is a leader with the vision and determination to make the tough choices that are needed to secure New York's future and with the fortitude to get the job done.  The Governor's bold plan...is a critically needed wake-up call and deserves the full-support of the State Legislature.  Governor Paterson knows that we need to make sacrifices now to ensure a brighter, more prosperous future for hard working people across the State of New York." - Jay Jacobs, New York State Democratic Party Chair

"The Legislature needs to work with the Governor to get the state's perilous finances back on track and protect the interests of taxpayers." - State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli 

"Governor Paterson's pledge to tackle the state deficit without raising taxes is the first good news that New York taxpayers have heard from Albany in a long time. This is the first step on the road to fiscal health and economic recovery. We salute the Governor for taking it and look forward to working with him and the legislature to make sure that the sacrifices required during this budget process are both tolerable and fair to all New Yorkers." - Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City

"The Governor has tried to bring some needed sense of fiscal responsibility to Albany.  One of the most serious threats to New York City's future is the possibility that the state will not get its fiscal house in order quickly." - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg

"Gov. Paterson has put forth a bold and realistic plan... While the 'spending lobby' will surely attack this plan with hysteria, Gov. Paterson is right to demand that New York end its culture of unsustainable taxing and spending." - Kenneth Adams, President of the Business Council of New York State

"The Governor did what he had to do - he took the bull by the horns.... In this challenging economic climate I commend him and Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch for addressing the state's serious budget shortfall....We look forward to working with the Governor and with the Senate to address this very serious issue." - Assembly Leader Shelly Silver    

To see Governor Paterson's announcement, click here.