David Paterson became the New York Governor on 17 March 2008.
Duke of York.
The Bentfootes - 2008 was released on: USA: 5 January 2008 (New York City, New York) USA: 29 March 2008 (New York City, New York)
If by "leader" of New York you mean governor, then the man you're looking for is Reuben Fenton.
The Mayor of New York is Michael Bloomberg
There were 2 tornadoes in New York in 2008.
Attack of the Zombie Vampires - 2008 was released on: USA: 12 November 2008 (New York City, New York) USA: 12 November 2008 (New York City, New York)
Blood Sweat and Brando - 2008 was released on: USA: 1 March 2008 (New York City, New York) USA: 1 May 2008 (New York City, New York)
A New Dawn - 2008 was released on: USA: 30 January 2008 (New York City, New York)
Genetics 2008 - 2008 was released on: USA: 10 February 2008 (New York City, New York)
New York Goes to Hollywood - 2008 At Home with New York 1-5 was released on: USA: 1 September 2008
The Tunnel Dwellers of New York - 2008 was released on: USA: 2008
Lemonade - 2008 was released on: USA: December 2008 (New York City, New York)