Former N.Y. governor David Paterson, stepson injured in NYC street assault

Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were injured in a street confrontation in New York City late on Friday, the governor's spokesperson said.

Paterson, 70, and his 20-year-old stepson, Anthony Sliwa, "suffered some injuries but were able to fight off their attackers" during the assault, spokesperson Sean Darcy said in a statement distributed to media outlets.

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