Paterson , 53 , is legally blind , and although documentation is scarce , it is widely believed that he will be the nation 's first blind governor . David A. Paterson is New York 's first African-American lieutenant governor . Legally blind , Paterson is advocate for visually and physically impaired . Elected to the New York State Senate in 1985 at the age of 31 . Comment:
David A. Paterson is New York 's first African-American lieutenant governor . Legally blind , Paterson is advocate for visually and physically impaired . Elected to the New York State Senate in 1985 at the age of 31 . Comment: