- 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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