Paterson and another teen were questioned by the police after they were allegedly caught in a dice game on the street with several other boys.
A stolen debit card was allegedly found in Paterson's possession.
The father of the other teen who was questioned says the boys were not causing any problems.
Paterson is a freshman at Beacon High School on the Upper West Side.
Both boys were given juvenile reports for loitering.
Paterson's office issued a brief statement requesting privacy during what the governor called a "personal time."
