Eric Adams has officially bowed out of the 2025 New York City mayoral race, leaving the city’s political future wide open.

In a farewell video from Gracie Mansion on Sunday (Sept. 28), the mayor didn’t hold back, warning New Yorkers about a wave of “extreme” politics he says is threatening the stability of the city he’s spent a rocky first term leading.

“ Extremism is growing in our politics,” Adams said. “Our children are being radicalized to hate our city and our country. Political anger is turning into political violence.” While he didn’t name names, his remarks were likely a jab at Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old Democratic front-runner from Queens, whose campaign includes a $9 billion plan focusing on free childcare, fare-free buses, and city-run grocery stores funded by taxing

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