For Paterson, Budget Fight is High Stakes OSWEGO, NY (wrvo) - Governor Paterson was talking to legislative leaders about how to resolve the state's budget crisis, but as the end of the second day of special sessions this week came to a close, no agreement had been reached. Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor. © Copyright 2012, wrvo