Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 9:43 PM

New Yorkers deserve more honesty

I’ve been the City’s chief accountability officer for nearly three years.   John, This week, my office released our annual report on the state of the City’s economy in 2024 — and our analysis of the Mayor’s Office revealed some troubling findings. The Adams Administration continues …

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 1:05 AM

What Brad’s been up to 📅

  Happy weekend, John! Brad’s was busy criss-crossing the city this week — so we wanted to give you a quick update on what he’s been up to. On Monday, Brad listened to members of Brooklyn’s vibrant Haitian community at DjonDjon restaurant in Flatbush. They discussed making NYC more…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 12:49 AM

NEW audit: NYCHA PACT property evictions

Dear New Yorkers,  Today my office released a new audit revealing that evictions in NYCHA’s PACT properties take place at a significantly higher rate than traditional NYCHA developments. READ THE AUDIT There are a lot of acronyms in this audit, so here’s a little more background info: The Permanen…

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  Rosa B. Lander · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Here's the thing

My Dad’s first campaign fundraising deadline of 2025   Hey John, I’m reaching out before the holidays because I’m all in for #DadLander for NYC — and I want to know, are you? If your answer is yes, you can click here to chip in right now to my Dad’s campaign for Mayor of New York Ci…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM

HUGE win for NYC retirees!

You won't want to miss this news. Dear New Yorkers,  Massive news for New York City retirees: Today the New York Court of Appeals rejected shifting retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan.  Today’s ruling is the final win for the 250,000 some retirees fighting to keep the health care they worked for a…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM

How your $5 becomes $45

It’s all thanks to the City’s matching funds program!   John, did you know that a one-time contribution to Brad Lander’s campaign for mayor can have 8 times the impact? No, this isn’t some fake email tactic, like the ones you get from scammy PACs. This is a genuinely cool feature of…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM

State of the City’s Economy 2024

New Yorkers deserve more honest and fiscally responsible budgeting. Dear New Yorkers,  The Office of the Comptroller’s annual report for 2024, The State of the City’s Economy and Finances, is here.  This comprehensive report summarizes New York City’s economic and fiscal outlook for the upcoming yea…

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  Alison Hirsh (via Lander 2025) · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Hi John, it’s Alison

  Hi John, nice to meet you! I’m Alison, Brad Lander’s new campaign manager. I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and to tell you a little bit about why I’m so excited to be a part of this campaign. Brad and I have worked closely together in tough fights to win living-wage pay…

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  Rebecca Rodriguez · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Fundraising update

We’re a little behind on fundraising.   Hi John, and happy Sunday! It’s hard to believe, but December is already halfway over. I just came back from checking over some campaign numbers, and I have a couple updates to report back: The good news: I’m seeing record numbers of support …

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM

re: Cuomo

  Just a quick note to make sure you saw this, John: Andrew Cuomo is planning to run for Mayor of New York City. Can you make a contribution of any amount to my campaign right now to help me stop Cuomo? Here’s a personalized link to use: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bsl-em-dec2…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Mayor Adams and Tom Homan

  Dear John, This morning, Mayor Eric Adams had a sit-down meeting with Tom Homan – Donald Trump’s incoming “immigration czar.” In case you need a quick refresher, John, Tom Homan is a former border patrol agent who led ICE during the first Trump administration. He’s the guy who le…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 1:43 AM

A “powerful model for cities nationwide"

Check out our NYC Agency Staffing Dashboard. Dear New Yorkers,  How can New York City’s government do a better job of hiring and retaining staff?  It all starts with better data. That’s where our NYC Agency Staffing Dashboard comes in.  Our office launched this tool in September to provide real-time…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Exactly one month away

A very important deadline.   2025 is just around the corner, John, and so is a very important campaign deadline. January 11, 2025 (exactly one month from today!) is the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) reporting deadline. After this date, our campaign is required by law to…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 8:01 PM

NEW: December economic newsletter

Taking a look at NYC’s federal funding outlook under Trump. New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook   No. 96 - December 10, 2024 READ MORE Photo Credit: Gorodenkoff on Shutterstock A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, As we approach the holidays, there are some encou…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 3:45 PM

What Brad’s been up to

Talking about the issues impacting our city.   John, Last week, Brad attended the first three Mayoral forums of the 2025 New York City elections. At the Riders Alliance forum, we heard about Brad’s track record delivering real wins to transit riders — from fighting like hell to res…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

“Eric Adams could be denied reelection matching funds”

Brad Lander is running a true people-powered campaign.   Take a look at this, John: The City, 12/04/2024 The NYC public matching funds program was created to promote honest, publicly-funded grassroots campaigns. Under this program, everyday New Yorkers can have a real impact on our…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Mayor Adams sounds a lot like Trump

Brad will stand up for every person who makes our city great.   John: Lately, Mayor Eric Adams has been sounding a lot like Donald Trump. Just today, Mayor Adams refused to rule out switching to the Republican party*, which he was once a member of — and dared people to “cancel” him …

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  Brad Lander for New York City · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 7:26 PM

🚨Endorsement Alert 🚨

Brad is honored to have the endorsement of UAW Region 9A.   John: United Auto Workers Region 9A endorsed Brad Lander for Mayor of New York City! Here’s what Director of UAW Region 9A Brandon Mancilla had to say about Brad: “There’s no UAW picket line in NYC without Brad Lander there…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:55 PM

NEW Audit: Keeping NYC foster kids safe

Overall abuse is down, but problems remain. Dear John,  This week, my office released an audit of the Administration for Children’s Services’ (ACS) oversight of New York City’s foster care system.  Our topline finding? The overall number of New York City kids facing abuse or neglect has, thankfully,…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 1, 2024 at 9:17 PM

re: Andrew Cuomo

Not another agent of corruption, chaos, and harassment.   Dear John, Last week, news leaked that Andrew Cuomo is planning to run for Mayor of New York City. Let’s be clear: The last thing New Yorkers need right now is another agent of corruption, chaos, and harassment. New Yorkers n…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

November 29, 2024 at 3:55 PM

A different kind of deal

Campaign contributions from NYC residents are matched 8 to 1 by the City.   It's Black Friday, John — and we want to tell you about a deal you can’t find in stores. Did you know that campaign contributions from NYC residents are matched 8 to 1 (up to $250) by the City’s matching fun…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Digging down deep for gratitude

  John, In recent years, Thanksgiving keeps arriving at times with real barriers to feeling grateful. Hurricane Sandy. Trump’s elections. The pandemic. The war in Israel and Palestine. And more personally, Ady Barkan’s diagnosis with ALS in 2016, and his death just over a year ago.…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM

MWBE Report: $6 billion+ asset increase

It’s not “woke.” It’s just the truth. Dear John,  Last weekend, I was excited to announce some good news at the National Action Network alongside Rev. Al Sharpton in Harlem:  Since my tenure as Comptroller began, the five NYC pension systems have increased  investments with Minority- and Women-owned…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 10:55 PM

NEW: Popular Annual Financial Report

You can't manage what you don't measure. Dear John,  You can’t manage what you don’t measure.  That’s why I am delighted to share the tenth Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) covering Fiscal Year 2024!  This report is a concise and simplified overview of the financial details contained in the pr…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM

We’ll say it again

Our November fundraising goal expires on Saturday   We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, John: New Yorkers can’t count on Mayor Adams to protect our city and its most vulnerable communities from Donald Trump’s cruel policies. Let us show you why: The New York Times New Yor…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Why we paused fundraising

Earlier this month, my campaign paused our fundraising for two weeks. Now I’m counting on you to make up ground.   John, If you’re like me, you know that New York is the greatest city in the world. But it doesn’t always feel that way. A lot of things feel out of control right now – …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 2:02 PM

November updates

It’s been a busy month in the Comptroller’s office.  Dear John,  It’s been a busy month, to say the least. From reckoning with election results and brush fires, to celebrating Diwali and Trans Awareness Month, our office has been busy working to deliver a safer, more affordable, more livable, and be…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Can I count on you?

A monthly contribution is an investment in our campaign.   Things aren’t particularly easy right now, John. But New Yorkers are resilient, and if there is one thing we do best, it’s standing up in dark times to defend our values. That starts with creating the change we want to see i…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Vivek Ramaswamy & Elon Musk

Brad’s history of holding Elon and Vivek accountable.   John, As you’ve probably heard, Donald Trump announced the “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” — a new government agency that Rolling Stone described as “the Department of Project 2025”. It will be led by Elon Musk and…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Giving NYCHA residents a voice

We need a real-time Vendor Scorecard. Dear John,  Yesterday, my office released a major new audit of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Our team of auditors set out to determine NYCHA residents’ satisfaction with repairs and maintenance, and to evaluate the agency’s oversight of contractor…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Democrats’ path forward

What Brad had to say about the road ahead:   John — Did you catch Brad on MSNBC? Brad joined Ayman Mohyeldin’s show on MSNBC to discuss the road ahead for our nation in the wake of this month’s devastating election results. You can click here to watch. The bottom line? Voters are p…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Huge news for New Yorkers

New Yorkers will finally see less traffic, cleaner air, and modernized subways.   Huge news, John: In a long-awaited win for the millions of people who ride the subway every day, the pause on congestion pricing has been lifted. New Yorkers will finally see less traffic, cleaner air,…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Mayor Adams joined Trump at the UFC. I’ll fight for you.

What fights should the Mayor show up for?   Did you see this, John? Donald Trump attended the UFC championship fight at Madison Square Garden this weekend — and brought his whole crew, including Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy. And for some reason, Mayor Adams joined them f…

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  Rosa Lander · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Did you see my dad’s message?

This hasn’t been an easy week, but the path ahead is clear.   Hey, it’s Rosa! I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss my dad’s message. This hasn’t been an easy week and a half, John. Especially as a young woman, the election results are tough to process. It’s scary to think about wha…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 1:06 AM

Eric Adams cannot accept a Trump pardon

Here’s what Brad told the New York Times:   John, We know you’re probably still reeling from last week’s devastating election results. We are too. But in the aftermath, one thing New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry about right now? Whether our own mayor will personally benefit from …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Congestion pricing VICTORY!

Governor Hochul will lift the pause on congestion pricing. Dear John,  Some much-needed good news in New York City: Today, Governor Hochul announced that she will lift the pause on the implementation of congestion pricing!  This is a long-awaited win for millions of hard-working straphangers who rid…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Protecting New York City under Trump

I promise to fight fiercely for New York   John, Today, my office released a new report that takes a sober look at the threats a Trump presidency poses to New York City’s budget, economy, infrastructure, and people. This is not a happy report, but it is a clear-eyed one. In assembli…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 6:40 PM

re: November economic report

New York by the latest numbers. No. 95 - November 13, 2024 New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: Igor Link A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, Last Tuesday, Donald Trump was elected to serve as the 47th President of the U.S. Even with a w…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 10, 2024 at 11:31 PM

New York City stands up

I understand the assignment. Will you help me get it done?   Dear John, Even with a few days of perspective, last week’s election still feels like a punch in the gut. I know many of you are still reeling from it, and with good reason. Donald Trump’s presidency is going to be a catas…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Today is Election Day!

Polls are open. Find you polling place now. Dear John,  Today is Election Day!  You can vote today anytime between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM at your assigned polling site. Look up your polling site here. FIND MY POLL SITE New York City voters showed up in record numbers during the early voting period. Now…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM

FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Some main takeaways. Dear New Yorkers,  Yesterday we published the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024!  This is more than just another acronym or dry report, John. The ACFR contains the City’s government-wide financial statements, providing a sound accounting foundation for the…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Nothing’s scarier than Donald Trump’s vision for our country

Democracy is on the ballot next Tuesday.   Happy Halloween, John! I’m spooked — and not just because today is Halloween. Democracy is on the ballot on November 5, and the vision that Donald Trump and his Republican allies have laid out for our country in their Project 2025 nightmar…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters

Unveiling a new plan to keep our streets safe. It happens to everyone.  You're coming out of the grocery store or the bodega, balancing the bags or the kids or the dog (or all three), when all of a sudden an e-bike swerves up onto the sidewalk and nearly knocks you over.  Talk to any New Yorker – in…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 1:35 AM

Donald Trump is a fascist.

Mayor Adams refuses to call him what he really is.   NYC needs a mayor who will protect us from an authoritarian – and yes, fascist – president. Not one who appears to be seeking a presidential pardon to avoid accountability for his own indictment. John, Donald Trump discredits our …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM

CORRECTED: Immigrants make NYC great

I am proud to honor immigrant New Yorkers. Century after century, generation after generation, one thing has always been true: Immigrants make New York City great. No question about it. This is a city built by immigrants, John. Our rich history of welcoming new people is what makes NYC the dynamic a…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 4:23 PM

20241026 Early Voting Civic Duty

I am proud to honor immigrant New Yorkers. Century after century, generation after generation, one thing has always been true: Immigrants make New York City great. No question about it. This is a city built by immigrants, John. Our rich history of welcoming new people is what makes NYC the dynamic a…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Early voting begins today

It’s our civic duty! Early voting starts today, John!  Yep, New York City voters can start casting their ballots early in person today, Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3.  You can vote today at your assigned early voting poll site. Look up your early voting poll site and hours here. FI…

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  Nick Astor · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM

re: Disability Employment Awareness Month

Supporting disabled New Yorkers in the workforce. John,  My name is Nick Astor, and I serve as the Constituency Liaison for People with Disabilities here in the Comptroller’s Office. You can learn more about my work in the office here.  This year, the Comptroller's Office was proud to officially spo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

A deep dive into NYC’s Creative Economy

The the artistic and creative epicenter of the world. John,  New York City is the artistic and creative epicenter of the country and, in many respects, of the world.  It’s where world-class art museums meet the ad firms of Madison Avenue, where high fashion struts among the sound stages of Astoria a…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM

re: All hands on deck

It will take all of us to elect Kamala Harris, hold the Senate, and flip the House.   Election Day is officially less than two weeks from today, John. I am proudly voting for the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. I’ll also be voting YES on Ballot Proposal 1 an…

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