New York Gov. David Paterson's spokesman has resigned from his job, saying that "as recent developments have come to light, I cannot in good conscience continue in my current position."

Those developments include reporting in The New York Times that the Democratic governor contacted a woman who had charged an aide of his with assault, possibly in a bid to get her to drop the accusation, and that Paterson accepted free World Series tickets last year and then falsely testified about them under oath.

The Albany Times Union has aide Peter Kauffmann's full statement posted here.

The full text:

"I have been honored to serve the people of New York during a difficult time in our state's history. As a former officer in the United States Navy, integrity and commitment to public service are values I take seriously. Unfortunately, as recent developments have come to light, I cannot in good conscience continue in my current position. I have notified the Governor that I am resigning as Director of Communications."

The Times Union adds that Kauffmann "was scheduled to testify to the (state) Attorney General's investigators today" about the World Series tickets matter.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that "a senior state Democrat (says) that black party leaders in Gov. David Paterson's New York City neighborhood hope to craft a 'message calling for the governor to resign.' The Democrat briefed on the meeting planned for Thursday night
spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue."