Eric Adams is dropping out of the mayoral race.

The 65-year-old Mayor of New York City announced he will no longer seek reelection for a second term, just five weeks before the election on Sunday (September 28).

“Who would have thought that a kid from South Jamaica, Queens, growing up with learning disabilities could one day become the mayor of the greatest city in the world?” he asked in a video announcing his decision.

“When I was elected to serve as your mayor, I said these words: ‘This campaign was never about me. It was about the people of this city.’”

He did not endorse a candidate amid the top picks, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo .

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