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David Paterson
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The first African-American governor of New York and the first blind governor of any U.S. state.
Is the first African-American and legally blind Governor of the State of New York.
Became Governor of New York on March 12, 2008, when Eliot Spitzer resigned, and served until January 1, 2011.
Effectively became Governor of New York on March 17, 2008 when
Eliot Spitzer
resigned due to a sex scandal.
Parents are: Basil Paterson, and Portia Hairston, and has one brother: Daniel Paterson.
Has one son: Alex Paterson.
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