Advocate.comGov: Ravitch Is Legal, But Won't PresideNew York Daily NewsGov. David Paterson formally introduced Albany to the man he says is his new lieutenant governor, Richard Ravitch, while simultaneously acknowledging a legal challenge to his appointment will prevent him from presiding over the Senate today. ...Senate split: Do you believe in Ravitch?NewsdayRavitch Introduced As Lieutenant Governor After Secret CeremonyNY1Paterson: challenge to his Lt.