Scott Stringer

NYC Commuter Tax Gets a Chilly Reception

4.17.12 at 3:50pm by Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is bashing the Manhattan borough president's suggestion that a tax be restored for suburbanites who commute to work in New York City.

Deaths of Triathletes May Spark Change

8.8.11 at 3:41pm by Associated Press

Two competitors died after experiencing problems during the swim portion of the Nautica New York City Triathlon, leading race organizers to consider asking athletes more questions about their training and experience.

Disappearing Pothole Complaints

7.19.11 at 5:02pm by Viridiana Castelan

Pothole in the street with traffic horses

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said more than 130 potholes remain unfilled because his online complaints to 311 went unanswered.

Manhattan BP Speaks Out Against Dirty Boilers

6.6.11 at 4:24pm by Alen Kanlic

In the fight to prevent air pollution, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said dirty boilers are enemy number 1.

Manhattan BP Blasts Contractor Scandals at DOE

5.25.11 at 3:52pm by Julie Clark

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer with Mike Mulgrew

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer is calling for a freeze on all new, non-essential contracts at the Department of Education until they are reviewed.

Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts Teacher Jobs

5.6.11 at 3:46pm by John Rogan

Nearly 4,300 New York City teachers will be laid-off under the budget proposal unveiled by Mayor Bloomberg Friday.

Protesters Demand WalMart Stay Out of New York City

2.3.11 at 4:43pm by Chiara Wegener

Demonstrators gathered on the steps of New York's City Hall Thursday morning to demand that WalMart keep its stores out of the city.

Strip Clubs Receive Thousands In Tax Breaks

11.12.10 at 7:17pm by Claudia Morell

Standing outside the Penthouse Executive Gentleman’s Club, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer called upon Albany to stop “senseless city property tax exemptions”.