"More Trouble For (Gov.) Paterson As Prosecutors Launch Investigation"

[Clio the Leo]

What? You thought you could screw over Caroline Kennedy and get away with it Governor?

NEW YORK (WPIX) - PIX News has learned that federal prosecutors are investigating Governor David Paterson's awarding of a lucrative contract to a politically connected group to run a gaming center at Aqueduct Raceway.

The embattled Governor who appears to have dodged the bullet of rumors and innuendo that had been circulating over a purported "bombshell" story being prepared by the New York Times, is now part of a probe by the Eastern District U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn.

Two reliable sources confirm the investigation is "very fresh," but could not say precisely what it is prosecutors are looking at other than questions about public integrity.

Paterson has been under fire by members of his own staff and legislative leaders for awarding the contract to Aqueduct Entertainment Group, a group that includes former Congressman Rev Floyd Flake, whose political support the Governor had been aggressively seeking.

Flake had said publicly that he was considering endorsing Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for governor, if he decides to run. The loss leading of a black Democratic leader's support would be a serious setback for Paterson. After the contract was awarded to Flake's group, the Governor met with the Queens leader, but Paterson's office denies any endorsement was discussed.

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http://www.wpix.com/news/wpix-new-cloud-gov-paterson,0,2393974.story

[Renew Deal]

1. The sooner we are rid of this guy, the better.

The NY State Dems are such a mess.

[ShockediSay]

2. Local Radio {wnyc} today got into the rumor mill out for Patterson

If there are substantial facts in the subject allegations,
they would be the first.