Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were assaulted by a group of young suspects while walking their dog on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The attack, which occurred during an evening stroll, has drawn significant attention from the NYPD, who are investigating the incident. Reports indicate that Paterson attempted to intervene as the suspects were allegedly climbing a fire escape, leading to the brutal confrontation. Both the former governor and his stepson sustained injuries but were not life-threatening.