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Scott Stringer: “I held DE Blasio accountable 364 days a year.”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

Interview with Scott Stringer on New York City Mayoral Race and Urban Challenges

Published April 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:11

They don't want the current mayor, Eric Adams chaos. They don't want Cuomo chaos. They want somebody. You went after Bill de Blasio. I was controller during that time period. I went after. I held DE Blasio accountable 364 days a year. I gave him a day off due to Christmas. But I understand city agencies. I've exposed waste and corruption. I know how to run a government in the most competent way, and I think that's what people want. (02:11–02:16)

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Claims to have held former Mayor Bill de Blasio accountable nearly every day of the year.

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“I've exposed waste and corruption.”
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“We got to hire 3,000 more cops.”
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“Congestion pricing helps some, but we have to build out a fiber transportation plan.”
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“I want to put a cop on every train during in those high crime areas.”
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“We bring in a whole new government. We reform these city agencies.”
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“I want to take our thousand vacant lots in the city and let's put to work for affordable housing.”
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“We've got rats walking upright right now.”
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