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The 9^th anniversary of the September 11 attacks is coming up next month – and Ground Zero is once again a center of religious controversy. The current flashpoint is a planned $100 million Islamic cultural center and mosque, scheduled to be built by private investors two blocks from the World Trade Center site. Last week, President Obama weighed in, saying Muslims have the right to build the religious center; many Republicans have sharply criticized the plans.

Amidst the controversy New York’s Governor David Paterson, has said moving the proposed 'Park 51 Center' to a location away from Ground Zero would be “magic moment” for him.

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New York Governor David Paterson talks about the lack of a state budget and whether a shutdown of the state government is a real possibility.

New York State has submitted the budget on time only six times since 1975, and this year is no exception. Governor David Paterson discusses the fiscal crisis; a new report from the state comptroller that indicates the budget problems may be much worse than officially reported; and other pressing matters.

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New York's financial health continues to worsen, and Governor David Paterson has delayed payments to counties, schools, local governments and non-profit service providers until things improve. He discusses the current fiscal crisis and his plans for recovery.

The most recent NY State budget produced by Governor David Paterson includes massive cuts that he argues are necessary to close the budget gap and move the state forward. He discusses his proposals and how they will affect New Yorkers.

Governor of the State of New York, David Paterson, talks about the turmoil in the senate and New York’s economy.

David Paterson, Governor of New York, talks about New York's portion of the federal stimulus bill and the latest on the state budget. New Yorkers: What project in your neighborhood could use stimulus dollars? Comment below!

Wall Street's woes have been well reported and as the White House looks to cap executive salaries and denounces bonuses, the nation has been keeping an eye on New York's financial center. But as earnings on Wall Street suffer, so does the budget of New York State. With a deficit of 1.6 billion looming, Governor David Paterson is fighting to keep the state solvent. He joins us now to talk about New York's efforts to survive the fiscal crisis.

David Paterson, Governor of the State of New York, talks about the deal struck to rescue AIG from bankruptcy.

New York Governor David A. Paterson talks about his first five months in office and what he expects going forward.

David Paterson, Lt. Governor of New York, lays out Governor Spitzer's annual State of the State address. Then State Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) responds.

David Paterson, Lt. Governor of New York, former State Senator (D-29th District-Harlem, the Upper West Side and Washington Heights) and Minority Leader, discusses the first year of the Spitzer administration. Also joining us to discuss "Troopergate" and the Spitzer agenda is Elizabeth Benjamin of the Daily News and Wayne Barrett ...