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David Paterson: “She [Governor Hochul] does, from the charter and the Public…”

Featuring: David Paterson, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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Former Gov. David Paterson speaks out after being attacked on UES with son

Published | Video Starts at 01:21

But he seems to have assured people that he can actually do it. And also Governor Hochul has made it clear that she's going to make sure that he's getting that work done. She [Governor Hochul] does, from the charter and the Public Officers law, have the right to suspend him if she should feel that. And then he has 30 days to prove to the governor that he can continue to lead the city. But at least I don't think that it's headed in that direction right now. (01:21–08:02)

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Asserts that Governor Hochul has the legal authority to suspend Mayor Adams.

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