Former Gov. Paterson Endorses Mayor Adams Amid Tight NYC Reelection Race

Former New York Governor David Paterson announced his endorsement of incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the 2025 mayoral race, despite previously backing Andrew Cuomo due to Adams' earlier legal challenges. Paterson praised Adams' record on crime and believes he deserves a chance for re-election, calling his tenure potentially as strong as some of his predecessors. The endorsement comes amid a highly competitive race where Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, won the primary and currently leads in polls with 44% support, while Adams trails significantly at 7%. Both Adams and Cuomo are running as independents following Mamdani's primary victory, which has dramatically shifted the race dynamics. Paterson compared Mamdani's political rise to that of President Donald Trump, highlighting the unexpected surge in voter support for an outsider candidate. Despite low poll numbers, Adams remains optimistic about the impact of first-time voters in the general election.