Bill de Blasio Not Joining Race for New York Governor

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a meeting in New York City on Aug. 3, 2021. Richard Drew/AP Photo

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday he’s not joining the New York gubernatorial race, ending months of speculation.

“I am not going to be running for governor of New York state,” the Democrat said in a brief video announcement, “but I am going to devote every fiber of my being to fighting inequality in the state of New York.”