The 55th governor of New York, who served from 2008 to 2010, previously endorsed his successor in Albany, Andrew Cuomo, during his first shot at a political comeback tour during the Democratic primary for mayor.

Former Gov. David Paterson is expected to formally endorse Mayor Eric Adams for re-election Wednesday. He'll make the announcement at 1 p.m. on the steps of City Hall.

After supporting Andrew Cuomo’s failed campaign in June’s Democratic mayoral primary, ex-Gov. David Paterson endorsed Eric Adams’ independent bid for reelection Wednesday, praising the incumbent as “courageous and outspoken.