Former NY Governor David Paterson Endorses Eric Adams for NYC Mayor

Mayoral Election Landscape

• 🗳️ New York City voters will decide their next mayor in less than three months.
• 📊 A new Sienna College poll shows Democratic nominee Zoran Mandani with a commanding 44% lead.
• 📌 Other candidates include former Governor Andrew Cuomo (25%), Republican Curtis Sliwa (12%), and Mayor Eric Adams (7%).

Paterson's Endorsement of Adams

• 🤝 Former New York State Governor David Paterson will publicly endorse Mayor Eric Adams for reelection.
• 💡 Paterson believes Adams's record, particularly on crime, warrants another term.
• ⚠️ Paterson acknowledges Adams's past indictment and other issues but hopes they won't hinder his opportunity.

Shifting Endorsements and Political Dynamics

• ↩️ Paterson initially endorsed Andrew Cuomo in June but now states Adams was his top choice.
• 🗣️ This endorsement comes as Zoran Mandani seeks support from top Democrats.
• 📍 The endorsement event is scheduled for the steps of City Hall at 1:00 PM in Lower Manhattan.