Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Smoke signals

Smoke signals The climate crisis is here, and we aren’t ready. Dear New Yorkers, As the air quality crisis continues (you can follow real time updates at AirNow.Gov), please stay indoors as much as you can, and wear an N95 mask outside.  This smo…

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June 6, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Long, slow summer

The summer is a notoriously difficult period for grassroots, small-dollar fundraising in New York City.  John, It’s the middle of a busy week in New York City. School is almost out, it’s Pride Month, and summer is officially here. Like I’m sure you are, I’m looking forward to enjoying sunny…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Presenting the 2023 LGBTQ+ Guide of Services and Resources!

Presenting the 2023 LGBTQ+ Guide of Services and Resources! We compiled 200+ resources for NYC's LGBTQ+ communities. Dear New Yorkers, Happy Pride Month! My office is proud to present the 2023 edition of the LGBT…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 3, 2023 at 3:05 PM

re: NYC asylum seekers

What people need to get on their feet.   Dear John, New York City is stronger because of immigrants. Throughout history, we have welcomed families fleeing violence, war, and poverty, giving them the chance to thrive and contribute to our city. Over the past year, the City has spent tremend…

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June 1, 2023 at 11:09 PM

An important update to our Department of Corrections Dashboard

An important update to our Department of Corrections Dashboard The lives of people awaiting trial on Rikers are not disposable. Dear New Yorkers,   It’s been a week of truly horrific news out of Rikers Island.  First, we learned that Department o…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 27, 2023 at 3:22 PM

How worker power is growing in NYC

We’re in the middle of an important moment for organized labor.  John, There's nothing more powerful than New Yorkers organizing together to better their own working conditions. Worker organizing has been at the heart of political and policy change in NYC for hundreds of years – and it's wo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 8:39 PM

5 critical programs on the budget chopping block

5 critical programs on the budget chopping block Come on! Dear New Yorkers,  Every budget is a reflection of our values. And with budget season well underway, it's clear that New York City need a more thoughtful, long-term approach to our budget …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 8:19 PM

My response to the FY 2024 Executive Budget

My response to the FY 2024 Executive Budget We need a serious plan to address growing out-year budget gaps. Dear New Yorkers,  Earlier today I testified before the members the City Council and Finance Committee on the FY 2024 Executive Budget. My…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM

How we’re protecting NYC’s deposits

How we’re protecting NYC’s deposits Sign up to testify at the NYC Banking Commission hearing on May 25 Dear New Yorkers,   Turmoil in the banking sector – kicked off by the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March –  has raised concerns ab…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 13, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Will you join me in supporting Helen Gym for Philadelphia Mayor?

I’m knocking doors today in Philadelphia to get out the vote for Helen Gym in advance of Tuesday’s mayoral election there.  John, I’m headed to Philadelphia today to knock doors for my dear friend Helen Gym, who’s running for Mayor there this Tuesday. (Bernie and AOC will be there fo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Title 42 expires today. What does it mean for NYC?

Title 42 expires today. What does it mean for NYC? For generations, New York City has thrived by welcoming immigrants. With more support, partnership, and effective management, we can continue to. Dear New Yorkers,  For generations, New York City…

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  NYC Comptroller Press Office · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 6:55 PM

NEW: Economic Spotlight on School Budget Allocations

NEW: Economic Spotlight on School Budget Allocations New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: Ryan DeBerardinis/Shutterstock READ MORE …

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Jordan Neely

We cannot become a city where it’s ok to choke someone to death for experiencing a mental health crisis.  John, Like many of you, I’m horrified by the death of Jordan Neely. We cannot become a city where it’s ok to choke someone to death for experiencing a mental health crisis. And…

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April 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Public Solar NYC

Today the Adams Administration announced a partnership with my office to make Public Solar a reality  John, What’s one energy resource that NYC has in abundance?  Our rooftops. That idea has stuck with me as our city struggles to scale up solar energy at the pace we need to confront …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM

re: 4 key updates to NYC’s Climate Dashboard

re: 4 key updates to NYC’s Climate Dashboard Here’s what increased from last year:   Happy Earth Week! In honor of this important moment of recommitment to climate action, I’m excited to announce brand new data and analysis features on the NYC Cl…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 2:18 PM

How the NYC pension funds are leading on climate action

As Earth Day approaches, here's how the NYC pension funds are taking action on climate  John, “New York – a vulnerable city set just feet above the Atlantic – is leading the world in its financial response to climate change.”   That’s what climate leader Bill McKibben said about our …

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  NYC Comptroller Press Office · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM

NEW: Economic Newsletter Spotlights Pandemic Changes in NYC Personal Income

NEW: Economic Newsletter Spotlights Pandemic Changes in NYC Personal Income New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: Ryan DeBerardinis/Shutterstock …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 2:29 PM

re: Our ambitious new plan to reach net zero emissions by 2040

re: Our ambitious new plan to reach net zero emissions by 2040 This is one of the most comprehensive plans to date by a public pension fund Big news, New Yorkers! Together with trustees of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) an…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Accountability is brewing at Starbucks

Starbucks shareholders vote with the NYC pension funds to support worker rights assessment proposal  John, Shareholder resolutions are a tool to hold a company’s management accountable to their shareholders. But they usually fail when management opposes them.  So yesterday, while Sta…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Why we must keep protesting against Netanyahu’s government – and for democracy

As someone who cares deeply about Israeli democracy, I won’t stand by as its current government wrecks it  John, On Monday, for the second time in recent weeks, I stood in the streets with fellow Jewish New Yorkers and Israelis to speak out against the actions of the Israeli governmen…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 5:02 PM

How does New York State’s budget affect New York City?

How does New York State’s budget affect New York City? What we’re watching as Albany negotiates the state budget: Dear New Yorkers, Eyes are on Albany this week as the Governor and legislative leaders negotiate the ins and outs of the $227 billio…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Supporting asylum seekers

  John, Tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City over the past year seeking safety and opportunity. New York has served as a beacon of light and hope for those seeking a better life in the United States for centuries, and it’s important that our city has the r…

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March 21, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Economic Spotlight: How does Care Work impact the NYC Economy?

Economic Spotlight: How does Care Work impact the NYC Economy? New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Francesco Brindisi, Executive Deputy Comptroller …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 12, 2023 at 2:01 PM

What’s at stake in our Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024?

What’s at stake in our Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024? This week we released our report on the Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan as well as a report on the impact of City staff vacancies. Dear New Yorkers,  New York City’s economy ha…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Why we're talking about ESG

  John, You might be hearing the term “ESG”, and discussion of an anti-ESG bill, floating around right now. ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is a framework used to determine whether a company is worth investing in or identify risks that companies face that may impact invest…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 10:32 PM

What is ESG?

What is ESG? For the Comptroller’s office, ESG investing means looking at environmental, social or governance risks facing companies to protect retirement security Dear New Yorkers,  Last week, a narrow majority in Congress voted to block a Labor…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Our audits on NYCHA

  John, Public housing residents are sick and tired of waiting weeks and months for repairs. That’s what we heard over and over again, through our survey of and listening sessions with New Yorkers living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments last summer. Members of o…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 3:49 PM

A new vision for housing

A new vision for housing From NYCHA to social housing, history shows us how to build a more equitable New York City. Dear New Yorkers Housing production across the country, and especially here in New York City, has failed to live up to demand. A…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Safe driving saves lives and taxpayer dollars

NYC taxpayers spent more than $653.9 million settling claims from car crashes caused by city vehicles over the last decade.  John, NYC taxpayers spent more than $653.9 million settling claims from car crashes caused by city vehicles over the last decade. My office recently released a …

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February 14, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Economic Spotlight: How could proposals to raise the minimum wage impact NYC?

Economic Spotlight: How could proposals to raise the minimum wage impact NYC? New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Francesco Brindisi, Executive Depu…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 10:51 PM

How to Make Government (Bureaucracy) Work Better

How to Make Government (Bureaucracy) Work Better The changes we are making will reduce needless bureaucracy while improving transparency, integrity, and good government. Dear New Yorkers In Fiscal Year 2022, City of New York procured $12 billion…

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January 30, 2023 at 10:09 PM

Banking on our future

Banking on our future NYC pension funds filed shareholder proposals at major banks asking for real emissions reduction targets by 2030 Dear New Yorkers,  The financial industry has a major role to play in mitigating the worst effects of climate …

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January 21, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit

Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit Celebrating the kindness and strength of New Yorkers Dear New Yorkers, This Lunar Year we welcome the Year of the Rabbit – a symbol of gentleness and kindness, but also quiet confidence and strength. There is a Ch…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

January 16, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s focus on a higher standard of living and his unflinching support for labor is especially poignant today. Dear New Yorkers,  Over the past few decades we have made some real progress towards the mul…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

10 hours left

  John, I wanted to reach out one last time before our 11:59 PM filing deadline tonight to ask if you are able to spare a few dollars towards my re-election campaign. If you can, please, pitch in here. If you live in New York City, any donation up to $250 will be matched 8x by ou…

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  Jenny Galvin via Team Lander · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM

$5 for Brad’s re-election campaign

  John, It’s Jenny from Brad Lander’s finance team. Brad reached out earlier this week to let you know that we have a big fundraising deadline this week–and as of right now, we have just over 24 hours left before the cutoff. If you haven’t had the opportunity to donate, I’m askin…

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  NYC Comptroller Press Office · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 10:59 PM

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Francesco Brindisi, Executive Deputy Comptroller fo…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM

I try not to ask too often

  John, I try not to ask too often for your financial support. We try hard to use these emails to share helpful information about our city and what my office is doing to make life better for New Yorkers. But at the end of this week, on January 13, we’re hitting our first official…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

January 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM

New Year, New York

  Happy New Year, John! I kicked off 2023 with one of my favorite rituals: running into the frigid Atlantic Ocean alongside thousands of other intrepid New Yorkers on Coney Island Beach. This first year as comptroller has felt a lot like the polar bear plunge–taking big exciting new s…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Accounting together for our work in 2022

Accounting together for our work in 2022 I am tremendously grateful for the amazing team of dedicated civil servants here at the Comptroller’s Office. Dear New Yorkers,  A year ago, I took office as New York City Comptroller, with a vision of “ac…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 8:42 PM

How is NYC's Economy Doing?

How is NYC's Economy Doing? Heading into the holiday season with an eye towards the future. Dear New Yorkers,  As we head into the full swing of the holiday season, it’s a good time to take stock of how New York City’s economy is doing – and loo…

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December 13, 2022 at 5:05 PM

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Francesco Brindisi, Executive Deputy Comptroller fo…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Why job vacancies are putting our city at risk

  John, Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, city government jobs had about a 2% vacancy rate. But as of October 2022, that rate has quadrupled to 8%. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. We took a look at the data and found that vacancy rates in key agencies and departments soared abo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Put Faith in Housing

Put Faith in Housing From faith leaders to NYCHA, an all-hands-on-deck approach to housing. Dear New Yorkers,  One thing there’s broad agreement about in New York: we’re facing a severe housing crisis. One-third of New York City renters are cons…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Ady Barkan isn't dying anymore

  Dear John, Some evenings at 7 p.m, I find myself listening for the cheer of gratitude that we raised every night at the start of the pandemic for the health care and essential workers who were risking their lives for others on the front lines of the crisis. Our cheers were only s…

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November 22, 2022 at 10:04 PM

How are NYC's dollars being spent?

How are NYC's dollars being spent? The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for FY'22 includes updates on NYC revenues & expenses, office occupancy, the state of housing and more. Dear New Yorkers,  As New York City continues a steady recov…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 6:56 PM

More takeaways from the midterms

  John, I wrote earlier this week that the first lesson to take away from the midterms is that progressives, liberals, and moderates can come together to defeat right-wing extremists, and we must. We did it in Pennsylvania to send John Fetterman to Congress. We did it in Michigan, …

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November 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Midterms showed we can defeat right-wing extremists, and we’ll do so again

Donald Trump is running again.   John, Last week’s midterm elections were, frankly, a mixed bag. Around the country, Democrats held the Senate, defeated election deniers, and flipped state legislatures. They outperformed expectations nearly everywhere—in fact, other than here in Ne…

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November 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook

New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York By The Numbers: Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Francesco Brindisi, Executive Deputy Comptroller fo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Have you voted yet?

Have you voted yet? This weekend is your last chance to vote early in-person! Dear New Yorkers,  This weekend marks the closing stretch of this cycle’s midterm elections – and the last few days of early voting in NYC. Our democracy is on the ball…

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