Friends -

Nine years ago, I announced my campaign for Mayor of New York City right outside my home in Brooklyn.

Today, I shared — from the same place — that I am not going to be running for Governor of New York State.

I recorded a short video about the decision. I hope you’ll watch it:

While I won't be running for office this year, I am going to continue devoting every fiber of my being to fighting inequality in the state of New York. I'll be in touch with more soon.

In solidarity,

Bill de Blasio