Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams withdrew from the city's mayoral race on Sunday, clearing the field for other major candidates.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the city's mayoral race on Sunday.

Adams' announcement, first reported by the New York Post before he posted a message on social media, comes as the mayor was trailing both Democratic and Republican contenders.

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