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Scott Stringer Enters NYC Mayoral Race with Plan to Hire 3,000 NYPD Officers, Ban Lobbyist Donations

Jan 16, 2025, 01:26 PM

Scott Stringer, a former New York City comptroller, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor, promising to restore public trust and address the city's challenges. Stringer's campaign focuses on increasing public safety, proposing to hire 3,000 additional police officers to bolster the NYPD, which currently has just under 33,500 officers, and assign officers to every subway train. He also aims to extend the school day until 4:30 p.m. citywide to improve safety for children after school hours. Additionally, Stringer has proposed a ban on donations from lobbyists and city contractors to combat corruption, a move he argues is necessary following recent scandals at City Hall. His campaign also includes plans to implement a 4-day workweek for police and appoint a deputy mayor for quality-of-life issues. Stringer's announcement comes amidst a recent poll showing him trailing former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal corruption charges, with his legal defense fund struggling to raise funds, having received only $2,200 from two donors in the last three months, leaving the fund nearly $1 million in debt.