Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y.) has proposed a system of public campaign financing for the state of New York in an effort to combat corruption.

Sick of the corruption and scandals that have rocked state government, The New York Times calls for public financing of elections in New York.

The Buffalo News examines how donating to the right candidate can keep criminals from avoiding prosecution in New York.

An editorial in The Albany Times Union praises Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's (D) efforts at campaign reform and calls for public financing of comptroller races.

A new editorial in The New York Times calls for reform in Albany via public financing.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli continues to set a great example by sticking to self-imposed contribution limits and advocating for public financing.