Scott Stringer Considers Primary Challenge Against Mayor Eric Adams

Stringer, whose 2021 mayoral bid was derailed by sexual misconduct allegations, criticizes Adams's handling of the city's budget and migrant crisis.

Scott Stringer, former New York City comptroller and 2021 mayoral candidate, has announced he is considering a primary challenge against Mayor Eric Adams.
Stringer's 2021 bid for mayor was derailed by sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied and for which he has sued the accuser for defamation.
Adams is currently facing low approval ratings, a federal investigation into his campaign, and challenges managing the city’s budget and migrant crisis.
Stringer criticizes Adams's handling of the city's budget and migrant crisis, and plans to increase affordable housing construction and manage falling revenue in city coffers.
Other potential challengers to Adams include State Senator Jessica Ramos, former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Jumaane Williams, the city’s public advocate, and Kathryn Garcia, the New York State operations director.