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CNY State Senator on Gov. Paterson's Current Role

By Jasmyn Belcher

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Oswego, NY – Syracuse-area State Senator Dave Valesky says he's concerned about Governor David Paterson's ability to provide leadership. The democrat says Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch should assume day-to-day negotiations with the legislature over a new state budget, as it would be difficult to follow Paterson's lead at this time.

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher spoke with Senator Valesky.