As one of his platforms in the New York City mayor's race, Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.

Former Gov. David Paterson, who had endorsed his successor, Andrew Cuomo, in the Democratic primary, said he believed Mr. Adams “would run the city the best.”

Former New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said Tuesday he is set to endorse New York City Mayor Eric Adams in his reelection bid amid a crowded race for Big Apple mayor. “It’ll be at 1 o’clock on the steps of City Hall,