Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked while in Manhattan Friday evening, according to three law enforcement sources.

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night. It happened just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side. Police say officers were sent to the scene after an assault was reported.

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night, authorities said. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side,

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked by a trio of young suspects while walking their dog on the Upper East Side on Friday night, his spokesperson and law enforcement sources said.