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AdvertisementChirlane McCray, wife of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, is officially not running for Brooklyn Borough President, ending . New York City’s First Lady Thursday night.Speaking by phone, McCray said she was focused on the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.“I thought about it long and hard and decided that in this urgent moment there was so much to be done right now, right here where I am. and my priority is to see this through,” said McCray.&nbsp;Ending over a year of speculation, told on Thursday night she won’t run for borough president.But she didn’t say if she would run for a different office in the future. — Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1)Her announcement comes as de Blasio faces ongoing management challenges within his administration, compounded by recent spikes in coronavirus cases that led to increased restrictions, and widespread protest, particularly in parts of Brooklyn.&nbsp;De Blasio has long called McCray his closest adviser, tapping her for within his administration. She led the known as , which has been criticized for its and uneven results.&nbsp;Most recently, in April the Mayor made McCray a co-chair of one of the city’s first recovery initiatives, the , along with Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson.At that time, McCray played a more visible role during de Blasio’s daily briefings, leading to some speculation that the appointment was designed to boost her chances in the Brooklyn Borough President’s race. But she has not been a regular presence in many weeks and she never formally set up a committee with the city’s Campaign Finance Board.Asked if she would consider any future run for office on Thursday night, McCray did not rule it out. “I don’t know what the future holds for me,” said McCray.&nbsp;Eight other candidates have already set Brooklyn Borough President campaign committees with the CFB, including&nbsp; Council members Antonio Reynoso and Robert Cornegy Jr, who both issued statements praising the First Lady.As , Chirlane has elevated critical issues from mental health to maternal&nbsp;well-being &amp; LGBTQ rights. NYC is a better place for her efforts, I look forward to working with her to make sure our shared home of Brooklyn grows stronger &amp; more vibrant for years to come.— Antonio Reynoso (@ReynosoBrooklyn)First Lady McCray has been deeply committed to supporting New York City’s most vulnerable populations. Her decision to continue her public service as First Lady is laudable, especially during these challenging times for our City. I will continue to work with her and the Mayor to— Robert E. Cornegy, Jr (@RCornegyJr)McCray was often attacked by critics of the de Blasio administration, most recently by an of the city and state’s public health restrictions in the Orthodox community. She was also held in high regard by those who knew her well, including former deputy mayor Richard Buery worked with McCray on her ThriveNYC initiative.. is a class act and an extraordinary public servant. Whatever she does, she’ll be great at it, and NYC will benefit. — Richard Buery, Jr. (@RichardBuery)The primary for Brooklyn Borough President will take place next June. Do you know the scoop?below orWe rely on your support to make local news available to all."It puts more of a burden on New York — puts more of a burden on 49 other states."Read More In:

AdvertisementChirlane McCray, wife of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, is officially not running for Brooklyn Borough President, ending . New York City’s First Lady Thursday night.Speaking by phone, McCray said she was focused on the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.“I thought about it long and hard and decided that in this urgent moment there was so much to be done right now, right here where I am. and my priority is to see this through,” said McCray.&nbsp;Ending over a year of speculation, told on Thursday night she won’t run for borough president.But she didn’t say if she...

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