A spokesman David Paterson confirms a report that the former governor will no longer be hosting his radio show on WOR after falling victim to a round of layoffs by the news/talk station’s new owner, Clear Channel.

“Governor Paterson’s run hosting his afternoon drive program on WOR has come to an end,” Sean Darcy told NY1. “As someone who had to do significant housecleaning when he took over as chief executive, these moves by the new management come as no surprise.”

“As governor, he was oftentimes in position to dish it out, so he is certainly someone who can take it.”

“In anticipation of this eventuality, Governor Paterson has been exploring a number of different options both in and out of the media and will be working towards finalizing some of those options after the New Year. He has greatly enjoyed being part of the rich, proud history of WOR radio and would like to thank the Buckley family, Jerry Crowley and the entire WOR team for the opportunity.”

Paterson, who has said his visual impairment led him to become a big radio fan at a young age, replaced conversative host Steve Malzberg back in September 2011, taking over the 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. slot. The former governor’s show featured an ecclectic array of guests, including his successor and one-time political rival, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“Radio host” has not been the only job title on Paterson’s resume since he left office at the end of 2010. He is also a chairman at the risk management consulting firm Icon Group Compliance Services, and, as of this past spring, a member of the MTA board.

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