New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign

"In a video released on social media, Adams spoke of his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime. But he said "constant media speculation" about his future and a decision by the city's campaign finance board to withhold public funding from his reelection effort made it impossible to stay in the race. "Despite all we've achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign," he said."

"Adams did not directly mention or endorse any of the remaining candidates in the race, but he warned of "insidious forces" using local government to "advance divisive agendas." "Major change is welcome and necessary, but beware of those who claim the answer (is) to destroy the very system we built over generations," he said. "That is not change, that is chaos. Instead, I urge leaders to choose leaders not by what they promise, but by what they have delivered.""

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign Sept. 28, acknowledging he was no longer a serious contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil. He released a video citing achievements, including a drop in violent crime, and said constant media speculation and a campaign finance board decision to withhold public funding made continuing impossible. He did not endorse other candidates and warned of insidious forces using local government to advance divisive agendas, urging leaders to choose by delivered results. His withdrawal could benefit former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, although it was unclear whether enough Adams supporters would shift their allegiances. Zohran Mamdani, 33, would be the city's youngest and most liberal mayor if elected.

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