Paterson gives few clues about Clinton replacement

(New York City) New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is giving few clues about who he will name to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.

Caroline Kennedy is widely believed to be the frontrunner but Paterson also is said to be considering New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo who has been …

Out O’Donnell throws hat in ring for U.S. Senate appointment in N.Y.

Out New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell is among a lengthy list of contenders seeking to be appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated to lead the State Department. O’Donnell on Monday had a 45-minute interview for the job with New York Gov. David Paterson. “It certainly would be a bold choice to pick someone who would be the first openly gay U.S. senator, and he’s known as a bold guy,” O’Donnell said. The New York Times/City Room (12/30) , The New York Observer (12/30) MORE