By Mark Scott
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Buffalo, NY – Governor David Paterson is facing more turmoil, this time over accepting free Yankees tickets to last fall's World Series.
The State's Public Integrity Commission says Paterson faces as much as $100,000 in penalties for taking the tickets. The commission also says Paterson may have given false testimony. But speaking with reporters following the release of the commission's report, Paterson denied he did anything wrong.
Paterson held a public meeting with legislative leaders Wednesday, trying to send a message that it's business as usual in Albany. He also met with his cabinet. Paterson warned the state faces a looming cash crisis in April and May. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said afterward that Paterson is governor and that state leaders will continue to work with him.
Paterson says he believes continuing in office is in the best interest of New York.
"I think it's better for the state for me to stay here right now and work on this budget process all the way through," he said.
Paterson says when the truth comes out, he expects to be vindicated.
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