Former NY Governor Paterson, Stepson Assaulted on Walk

Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa, were victims of an assault on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The incident occurred around 8:30pm on Friday, leaving both with minor injuries. Paterson, who is legally blind, suffered bodily injuries, while Sliwa required stitches for a facial wound.

Two minors, aged 12 and 13, were arrested and charged with gang assault in connection to the attack, but remain unnamed due to their age. Authorities are seeking public assistance to apprehend others involved, as police say at least five individuals participated. The altercation began when Sliwa confronted the group about climbing a building's fire escape.

Paterson, who was New York's first Black governor serving from 2008 to 2010, recounted that Sliwa was initially walking the family's dog when he saw the youth on the fire escape and told them to stop. Later, Paterson and Sliwa were out walking and came upon the group, leading to an argument and the attack, police say. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)