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Ethics Commission to Hear Paterson's Yankee Tix Case

NBC New York 08/16/2010 17:02
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New York's Public Integrity Commission is set to hear charges that Gov. David Paterson improperly solicited and accepted tickets to the first game of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium in violation of state law.



Paterson denies doing anything wrong when he had staff request tickets for him, two aides, his son and his son's friend.  He will  not be at today's ethics hearing.

The tickets cost $425 each.

Peter Kiernan, counsel to the governor, wrote that the Yankees were quickly reimbursed for four tickets, as intended. He has said the governor was entitled to a ticket for his ceremonial appearance at the new stadium, part of his role in promoting the state.

The Public Officers Law prohibits state officials from soliciting or receiving gifts with more than a nominal value.


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