" For 10 points, name this position held by David Paterson in the administration of Eliot Spitzer.
Humorously named holders of this position include Erastus Root in 1823, Nathaniel Pitcher in 1827, and Enos Throop in 1829. Timothy Woodruff served in this position in three different administrations and helped draft a "forever wild clause" to protect certain forests. The man who served the longest in this position was the first man to hold it, Pierre Van Cortlandt. Alfred DelBello was elected to this position despite being a member of a different political party than his "running mate." Recently, Joseph Bruno, Dean Skelos, Malcolm Smith, and Pedro Espada Jr. have performed the duties of this position, while a September 2009 Court of Appeals decision declared the appointment of Richard Ravitch to this position was constitutional. One recent holder of this position helped his running mate to defeat John Faso in the 2006 election. That holder of this position is noted for being blind and for succeeding the so-called "Client Number 9." For 10 points, name this position held by David Paterson in the administration of Eliot Spitzer.
Humorously named holders of this position include Erastus Root in 1823, Nathaniel Pitcher in 1827, and Enos Throop in 1829.
Lieutenant Governor of New York [prompt on Lieutenant Governor]