[By Bill, Chirlane, Chiara, and Dante DeBlasio]

One of the most important decisions a family makes is about where to live.

Over the past few weeks, we�ve talked about whether we should move from our house in Park Slope, Brooklyn to Gracie Mansion in Manhattan.

It�s a tough decision. Brooklyn is our home and Park Slope is our neighborhood. And we love these places. In many ways, they�ve come to define who we are.

No matter where we live while Bill is Mayor, this won�t change.

For a variety of reasons, like logistical and security concerns, we�ve decided to move to Gracie Mansion. It�s a practical choice but one that we make with respect and gratitude for the people of New York City.

While this is a temporary move for us, it is one that we are very proud to make. It�s also one that we will phase in over the next few months.

Even while we move to Gracie Mansion for a spell, we�ll be keeping our home in Brooklyn and stopping by our favorite spots like The Purity Diner and Bar Toto as often as we can. And don�t bet against seeing us at the Park Slope YMCA occasionally.

We�ll miss Brooklyn, but we are incredibly gratified to the people of New York for the opportunity to live in the Mayor�s residence. It is an honor we accept with thanks.

For generations of New Yorkers, Gracie Mansion has been the home of the city�s Mayors and their families. It is a place where we celebrate the city and its people, a place where history doesn�t just reside, but is experienced by our fellow citizens.

We are humbled to join that great tradition.

After all, a home is more than just bricks and mortar � it�s the place you are with the people you love.

We are thankful for the trust New Yorkers have put in Bill as their Mayor.

It is a tremendous honor. Our family looks forward to serving the public while also building new memories together and sharing the experience with New Yorkers.

Thanks, and Season�s Greetings to our fellow residents of the greatest city on earth.