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.”

“There have been some pitfalls, there have been some times when perhaps he would have done things a little differently, but the mark of an individual who really deserves the position that he wants to continue after Election Day this fall is that they recognize that and that they’re able to make the necessary changes,” Paterson said, a reference to the legal and ethical controversies that have hung over Adams’ first term.

Still, Paterson wouldn’t call on Cuomo — who’s also running as an independent in November’s mayoral election — to drop out of the race.

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