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Scott Stringer
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| 44th New York City Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | John Liu |
| Succeeded by | Brad Lander |
| 26th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Succeeded by | Gale Brewer |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 67th district |
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| In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Nadler |
| Succeeded by | Linda Rosenthal |
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| Born | April 29, 1960 (age 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elyse Buxbaum
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Arlene Stringer-Cuevas (mother) Bella Abzug (cousin) |
| Education | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) |
Scott M. Stringer (born April 29, 1960) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Stringer served as the 44th New York City Comptroller. Before that, he was a member of the New York State Assembly. He also served as the 26th borough president of Manhattan.
In 1983, Stringer started working for New York State Assemblyman Jerry Nadler. In 1992, Stringer won an election for a seat in the New York State Assembly. This seat covered the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He served in the Assembly for 13 years, until 2005.
After his time in the Assembly, Stringer was elected as the 26th borough president of Manhattan. He then won the election to become New York City's 44th comptroller. He started this role on January 1, 2014. Stringer also ran for mayor of New York City in 2021 and 2025.
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Early Life and Education
Scott Stringer grew up in Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. His family is Jewish. His mother, Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, was a cousin of former U.S. Representative Bella Abzug. She also served on the New York City Council. His father, Ronald, was a lawyer for former New York City Mayor Abe Beame.
Stringer went to public schools in Manhattan. These included PS 152, JHS 52, and John F. Kennedy High School. At 16, while still in high school, he was named to a Community Planning Board. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government Studies in 1986. This degree was from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Political Career Highlights
In 1983, Scott Stringer began his career as a legislative assistant. He worked for New York State Assemblyman Jerry Nadler. During this time, he supported Governor Mario Cuomo.
New York State Assembly Service
In 1992, Stringer successfully ran for Nadler's Assembly seat. He represented the Upper West Side. Stringer served in the New York State Assembly for 13 years. He was there from 1992 until 2005.
During his time in the Assembly, Stringer led important committees. He was Chairman of the Cities Committee. He also chaired the Real Property Taxation Committee. Stringer worked to improve government rules. He wrote laws against stalking. He also supported affordable housing and good government reforms.
In 1999, Stringer took part in a protest about police actions. He also organized a counter-rally to a Ku Klux Klan march.
Manhattan Borough President Role
In 2005, Stringer ran to become Manhattan Borough President. He won the election and started his term on January 1, 2006.
As Borough President, Stringer wrote over 40 reports. These reports aimed to improve New York City. He worked on increasing community input for development projects. He also pushed for reforms in Manhattan's Community Boards. Stringer fought to create more affordable housing and schools. He helped parents get more involved in public schools. He also looked into transportation issues. Stringer helped families and small businesses find resources.
Food Policy Initiatives
As Borough President, Stringer hosted conferences on food policy. These events brought together many New Yorkers. They discussed how food affects health and the environment. He released reports like "Food in the Public Interest."
Bike Lane Safety
Stringer supported new transportation ideas like bike lanes. In 2010, he studied bike lane safety in Manhattan. His report, "Respect the Lane – Clear the Path," found issues with how bike lanes were used. He suggested more protected bike lanes. He also recommended better enforcement and signs.
Protecting Water from Fracking
Stringer led efforts against hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") in New York State. He held meetings to discuss fracking's risks. He was concerned about water contamination. In 2009, he released a report called Uncalculated Risk. This report highlighted how fracking could threaten New York City's water.
2009 Re-election
Stringer was re-elected as Manhattan Borough President in 2009. He won against David Casavis. Stringer believed the Borough President's office was important. He said it helps people have a voice in government.
New York City Comptroller Service
2013 Election for Comptroller
Stringer ran for New York City Comptroller in 2013. He won the Democratic primary election. He then became the city's 44th comptroller.
Comptroller Tenure
As Comptroller, Stringer oversaw the city's finances. In 2014, he pointed out problems with the health department's response to rats in New York City.
In November 2014, Stringer started an initiative for the New York City Pension Funds. This project, called the Boardroom Accountability Project, aimed to give shareholders more power. It allowed long-term shareholders to nominate directors for company boards. This helped address issues like climate change and board diversity.
2017 Re-election
In 2017, Stringer was re-elected as Comptroller. He defeated Republican Michel Faulkner in the general election.
New York City Mayoral Campaigns
2021 Mayoral Election
On September 8, 2020, Stringer announced he was running for Mayor of New York City. He received support from many progressive politicians. He criticized the mayor at the time, saying the city still had big differences between rich and poor. Stringer finished in fifth place in the election.
2025 Mayoral Election
On January 18, 2024, Stringer announced he was exploring a run for mayor in the 2025 New York City mayoral election. He officially launched his mayoral campaign in January 2025.
Personal Life
On September 3, 2010, Scott Stringer married Elyse Buxbaum. She was an arts administrator. They chose to get their marriage license in Connecticut. This was to show support for LGBT couples. At that time, same-sex marriage was not yet legal in New York State. They have two sons, Max and Miles.
