David Paterson, Stepson Attacked; Arrests Made

Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa, were attacked on Manhattan's Upper East Side by a group of youths, leading to the arrest of two boys, aged 12 and 13, on gang assault charges. The incident began after Sliwa confronted some youths climbing a building's fire escape and later led to a physical altercation with additional individuals, including adults. Paterson, who is legally blind, sustained minor injuries, while Sliwa required stitches for facial injuries. The suspects eventually turned themselves in at a police precinct. Paterson expressed gratitude towards the parents of the attackers for their cooperation and hopes the incident serves as a learning experience for the youths involved. The investigation is ongoing, with police seeking additional suspects connected to the attack.