Upper Manhattan Politician Endorses Scott Stringer For Mayor

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — A prominent Upper Manhattan politician endorsed Comptroller Scott Stringer for mayor.

Congressman Adriano Espaillat announced his endorsement of Stringer on Wednesday at a joint news conference in Inwood. Espaillat's district includes Inwood and Washington Heights, and he is the first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress.

"Scott Stringer has spent his life standing up for immigrant communities, fighting for marginalized New Yorkers, and leading the way for all our working families," Espaillat said during his endorsement announcement. "I know Scott will tackle the disparities laid bare by COVID-19, and lead a recovery that ensures no one is left behind."

Stringer grew up in the Upper Manhattan community, attending P.S. 152 on Nagle Avenue and I.S. 52 on Academy Street. He would also go on to graduate from John F. Kennedy High School in Marble Hill.

"We need an equitable recovery from COVID-19, which means we have to expand the circle of opportunity in New York, and live up to our tradition as a city of immigrants. There’s no stronger ally in this fight than Adriano Espaillat," Stringer said during the joint news conference.

Stringer announced his bid for mayor of New York City in the beginning of September in front of Inwood Hill Park.

Stringer has already received endorsements from state Senate members Alessandra Biaggi, Brian Kavanagh, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. He has also received endorsements from Assembly members Al Taylor, Yuh-Line Niou, Catalina Cruz, Linda Rosenthal, and Robert Carroll.