ALBANY — Now those were expensive seats.

Former Gov. David Paterson has paid $62,124 to settle his fine from the state ethics board over free Yankee tickets he landed for the 2009 World Series.

Board spokesman Walter Ayres confirmed the check was received Thursday.

The state Public Integrity Commission found that Paterson violated ethics laws in obtaining the tickets.

The commission found Paterson contradicted his staff, the Yankees and common sense when he falsely claimed he always intended to pay for five tickets to the first game of the 2009 World Series.

Paterson performed no ceremonial function at the game he attended with his son, his son’s friend and two staff members.