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Scott Stringer is Putting Affordable Housing at the Center of His Mayoral Pitch — What's His Vision?

When he officially launched his campaign for mayor earlier this month, Comptroller Scott Stringer took square aim at what he called "the gentrification industrial complex" that he says has flourished in New York City despite Mayor Bill de Blasio's ye

When he officially launched his campaign for mayor earlier this month, Comptroller Scott Stringer took square aim at what he called "the gentrification industrial complex" that he says has flourished in New York City despite Mayor Bill de Blasio's years-long effort to stem the tide of housing unaffordability.

Stringer, a two-term Democrat, has for years examined, audited, and criticized various aspects of the mayor's housing program, arguing it is not aptly designed to help those most in need of affordable housing, and is promising that if he's elected mayor he will pursue a swift policy change to help house the poorest New Yorkers, finally make the city more affordable, and significantly reduce homelessness.

Comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer (photo: @scottmstringer) When he officially launched his campaign for mayor earlier this month, Comptroller Scott Stringer took square aim at what he called "the gentrification industrial complex" that he says has flourished in New York City despite Mayor Bill de Blasio's years-long effort [...]




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