Buffalo developer Paladino to run for governor

Buffalo, NY (YNN, The Post-Standard) - Buffalo real estate developer and businessman Carl Paladino will formally announce his run for governor at a rally later on this evening.

He will be the third Republican to announce his candidacy in addition to former congressman Rick Lazio and Democrat-turned-Republican Steve Levy, the Suffolk County executive. Paladino is seeking the backing of the Conservative Party and is talking about creating a Tea Pary line in the general election.

Paladino is willing to spend up to $10 million of his own money to fund the campaign.

Paladino is currently the chief executive officer of Ellicott Development Co. and a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law.