To the musical backdrop of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” and after weeks and months of speculation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday, Sept. 28, that he has dropped out of the New York City mayoral race, confirming his decision via a video announcement.

Seated on a stairway beside an enlarged photo of his mother, the mayor touted his accomplishments in office to date, saying that four years ago Gracie Mansion became his home. “Who would have thought that a kid from South Jamaica, Queens, growing up with learning disabilities, could one day become mayor of the greatest city in the world?” he said.

Turning to look at the photo of his mother, he went on to thank her for instilling in him the values he said she lived by. “I hope every parent can use my life as an example for the

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