With fewer than 100 days before voting begins in the New York City primary, NY1 is sitting down with Democratic candidates challenging Mayor Eric Adams.

On Wednesday, former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer joined "Mornings On 1" to make his case to voters, emphasizing his experience and vision for the city.

"We need a mayor who has a vision about what the city can be-the aspirational city, the greatest city in the world," he said. "But in order to realize people's dreams, we need somebody who has a record of competence, a record of experience."

He criticized Adams' leadership, saying, "Eric Adams has let the city collapse. We need a mayor who not just tells you what you want to hear but knows how to fix this city."

Stringer also addressed his recent criticism of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is one of nine other Democrats to announce a mayoral run.

"It wasn't mean. I actually welcomed him back to New York City. I brought him a dozen bagels at his house," he said. "But the issue right now is, do we want more chaos? We saw the chaos over the last four years. We saw the chaos with Andrew in Albany."

He argued the city needs a mayor focused on building affordable housing, improving public education and addressing quality-of-life concerns.

Asked why he is running again after losing a previous bid for mayor in 2021, he pointed to the city's struggles.

"After going on the subways, taking my kids to school, enjoying being a private citizen, watching my city on the verge of just not making it, people not making it, people leaving, I said, 'I have an obligation to get back in,' " he said.

He added that if Adams had successfully run the city, "I certainly wouldn't have run against him."

As the campaign intensifies, he said he hopes voters focus on experience and leadership over personality clashes.

"Voters are very clear what they want right now. No corruption, a real vision, but competence and experience," he said. "I've been here all my life. I know what New Yorkers want. I hope they are buying what I'm selling, and I think they are."

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa is running unopposed as a Republican. Early voting in the June 24 primary begins on June 14.