In a troubling incident on the Upper East Side, former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were assaulted after an argument while walking their dog. The assailants, two boys aged 12 and 13, have been arrested and charged with gang assault. The attack occurred on a Manhattan street, prompting a swift response from the NYPD. Paterson described the harrowing experience, highlighting the rising concerns over youth violence in the city.