Governor Paterson to Hold Budget Town Hall in Brooklyn
ALBANY, NY -- Governor David A. Paterson will hold a budget town hall meeting in Brooklyn on Monday, March 8, to give the public an opportunity to discuss New York's 2010-11 budget and other issues surrounding the State's fiscal crisis.
"It is important that as I work through the budget process, I hear directly from New York's residents about their concerns and the challenges they face," Governor Paterson said. "I look forward to the meeting and working with New Yorkers to resolve the State's budget deficit."
The town hall meeting will take place at Brooklyn Borough Hall's Ceremonial Courtroom, 2nd Floor, 209 Joralemon Street on Monday, March 8. Doors will open at 10:00 AM, with the event scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM.
Members of the public who wish to attend are asked to RSVP at (212) 681-7123. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Press wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to Brendan.Collins@chamber.state.ny.us .