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March 5, 2024 at 12:33 AM

Those who turn away from war

For all the horrors last week brought, it also had some small rays of hope to light the path forward. John, City council elections in Haifa and Tel Aviv last week were quite rightly overshadowed by the horror unfolding in Rafah, where over a million displaced Palestinians are facing starvation, …

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March 1, 2024 at 4:05 PM

REPORT: Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget cuts

REPORT: Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget cuts Libraries, CUNY on the chopping block. Dear New Yorkers, My office released a new analysis of Mayor Adams’s preliminary budget and its impact on City services. What we learned was troubling. My team fo…

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February 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM

New lawsuits against MTA contractors

New lawsuits against MTA contractors These companies did workers dirty during the pandemic. Dear New Yorkers, Turns out two companies hired by MTA to clean subway cars were doing their workers “dirty.” This month, the Office of the Comptroller fi…

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February 28, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Why my office refused to register this contract

Why my office refused to register this contract We oppose no-bid profiteering on the backs of incarcerated people. Dear New Yorkers, It’s not often that the Office of the Comptroller refuses to register a contract submitted to us by a City agency…

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February 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM

We flipped NY-03. Now what?

Tom, Jamaal, Sue, you, and me. John, Did you feel a rush of relief last Tuesday night when you heard that Democrat Tom Suozzi won New York’s 3rd Congressional District? I sure did. After George Santos was finally expelled under a cloud of lying about absolutely everything, the Nassau County GOP …

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February 14, 2024 at 6:18 PM

NEW REPORT: M/WBE procurement

NEW REPORT: M/WBE procurement Businesses owned by women and people of color represent a tiny share of City contracts. Dear New Yorkers,   City contracting – or hiring a business to provide services to the City – is a powerful tool to achieve New …

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February 13, 2024 at 6:11 PM

re: February economic report

re: February economic report We looked at NYC’s housing supply challenge. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook READ MORE Photo Credit: Songquan Deng/Shutterstock No. …

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February 8, 2024 at 9:47 PM

NEW affordable housing report

NEW affordable housing report Staff turnover and bottlenecks at HPD As anyone could tell you, New York City is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis. Post-pandemic rents are at all-time highs, housing starts are at extremely low levels, a…

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February 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM

A program that’s failing to help mentally ill New Yorkers

A program that’s failing to help mentally ill New Yorkers New audit Dear New Yorkers, As the New York Times reported this morning, my office released an audit of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)’s Intensive Mobile Treatment (IM…

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February 7, 2024 at 1:39 PM

My testimony on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget

My testimony on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Monday was “Tin Cup Day” in Albany. Dear New Yorkers, Monday was “Tin Cup Day” as they call it – the annual State budget hearing where representatives from municipalities all over New York go to …

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February 5, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Big banks on watch

Big banks on watch Transparent reporting of green energy ratios is key. Dear New Yorkers, New York City pension funds are putting big banks on watch. Last week, we filed shareholder resolutions calling on the biggest banks in North America to dis…

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February 2, 2024 at 7:01 PM

A message to the big banks

It’s past time to transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. John, We face many important near-term challenges in New York City. Housing affordability. Mental health and homelessness. Growing numbers of asylum seekers. But we can’t take our eyes off the biggest long-term challenge: Clima…

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January 31, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Before 11:59 PM tonight, John

We'll keep it quick Exciting news, John, but we’ll keep it quick: We’re just seven (7) contributions away from reaching our next big fundraising goal for January. If you haven’t already this month, can you please make a contribution of any amount to Brad Lander before January 31 at 11:59 PM? Sin…

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January 31, 2024 at 8:26 PM

We reviewed the Mayor’s Management Report

We reviewed the Mayor’s Management Report A few highs and lows Dear New Yorkers, Twice a year, City Hall publishes the "Mayor's Management Report” (MMR), a charter-mandated report card on how the City is measuring up. It serves as a public accoun…

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January 29, 2024 at 8:12 PM

NEW: Asylum Seeker Information Sharing Form

NEW: Asylum Seeker Information Sharing Form We’re collecting firsthand accounts to aid our investigation Dear New Yorkers, Last month, I emailed you about an important investigation the Office of the Comptroller launched into the Adams Administra…

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January 23, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Thank you, John

Some important fundraising numbers Hi, This is just a quick note to say Thank You, John!   It really means a lot to see so many online contributions in ActBlue, including from xxxxxx. I know there are so many urgent causes right now – and I am deeply grateful that you chose to support our work t…

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January 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM

NEW AUDIT: Speed cameras

NEW AUDIT: Speed cameras Better coordination among City agencies is needed Dear New Yorkers,   Today my office released a new audit of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) speed camera program, which found that speed cameras effectively reduc…

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January 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM

re: January economic report

re: January economic report New year, new numbers New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook READ MORE No. 85 - January 17, 2024 A Message from the Comptroll…

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January 15, 2024 at 11:12 PM

The mitzvot of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“An inescapable network of mutuality” Dear John, Growing up, I almost thought of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Jewish holiday. In my synagogue youth group, we celebrated by visiting Black churches for memorial services, marching against apartheid in South Africa, and participating in days of c…

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January 15, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Honoring Dr. King

Honoring Dr. King Where do we go from here? Dear New Yorkers, It's an honor to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and recommit to his fight. Today I’m reflecting on Dr. King’s 1967 speech, “Where Do We Go From Here?” One day we must…

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January 12, 2024 at 6:44 PM

fwd: Deadline

John, donate now to have 8X the impact Pretty urgent so just wanted to make sure you saw this, John. The NYC Finance Board reporting deadline is tonight at midnight. Contributions up to $250 from New York City residents are matched 8 to 1 by New York City’s campaign finance matching program, which…

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January 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM

An update on worker rights

An update on worker rights Big battles are brewing in 2024 Dear New Yorkers,  With 2024 off to a racing start, I wanted to fill you in on some important organized labor updates that affect workers in New York City and across the country.   Last m…

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January 12, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Deadline tomorrow, John

Donate now to have 8X the impact. John, We wouldn’t email again if it wasn’t important. This Friday, January 12 at 11:59 PM is the New York City Campaign Finance Board reporting deadline. After this date, Brad Lander is required by law to report all of the contributions he has raised in the las…

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January 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Ady Barkan's memorial

Two ways you can watch Ady's memorial service from New York City (or wherever you are). Good morning, I hope your 2024 is off to a good start – although for the fate of democracy, I guess it's more important that it come to a good finish. As you know, our beloved friend Ady Barkan died on Novemb…

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January 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM

The kind of management we need

There’s already so much important work underway John, A week into the New Year, and there’s already so much important work underway – like our new investigation into the Adams Administration’s 60-day shelter limit policy, which was just announced yesterday. But first, can you take a moment to ma…

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January 9, 2024 at 9:34 PM

NEW: Investigation into Adams Administration’s 60-Day Shelter Limit

NEW: Investigation into Adams Administration’s 60-Day Shelter Limit It's the cruelest policy we’ve seen in generations It's a dark day, New Yorkers. Today, City Hall starts implementing the cruelest policy our City has seen in generations: the 60…

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January 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM

How welcoming immigrants benefits NYC

How welcoming immigrants benefits NYC Facts, not fear Dear New Yorkers, “I don’t want to continue disrupting [my children’s] lives… The school has been a great help to us. They have been like angels who've swooped down from the sky.” That’s Dayan…

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December 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM

What we accomplished together in 2023

What we accomplished together in 2023 A recap of our work in the Office of the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, And just like that, another year in the life of this dynamic and extraordinary city we all share comes to a close. So I thought we’d rec…

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December 22, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Cruelty is the point

Cruelty is the point City Hall must reverse its 60-day shelter stay limit. Dear New Yorkers,  It’s the time of year when the warm comforts of home should feel more joyful and festive than ever.   But for New York’s newest neighbors, the guarantee…

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December 15, 2023 at 11:24 PM

REPORT: The State of the City’s Economy and Finances

REPORT: The State of the City’s Economy and Finances Here’s what you need to know. Dear New Yorkers,   The Office of the Comptroller’s annual landmark report, The State of the City’s Economy and Finances, is here.  This comprehensive report summa…

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December 15, 2023 at 6:54 PM

January 13

January 13 marks an important fundraising deadline. Dear John, Today we’re reaching out because one of the most important fundraising deadlines of the reporting cycle is coming up. It will be here before we know it. January 13 – less than one month from today – marks the New York City Campaign F…

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December 13, 2023 at 9:27 PM

NEW: Infrastructure web resource

NEW: Infrastructure web resource In NYC, every week is infrastructure week. Dear New Yorkers, City infrastructure is the foundation of our shared thriving. It’s the pipes that bring the water we drink. It’s the subways and streets we get around o…

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December 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM

re: December economic report

re: December economic report Let's take one more look at the numbers before the end of the year. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: lazyllama/Shutterstock READ MORE No…

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December 8, 2023 at 8:48 PM

How Uber and DoorDash are swindling workers

How Uber and DoorDash are swindling workers On the heels of a huge victory, the fight continues. Dear New Yorkers, Keep tipping your food delivery app workers. The powerful, multi-million-dollar food app companies are already concocting new schem…

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December 6, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Reparations

Reparations A new report on stark racial wealth disparities in New York. Dear New Yorkers, Today, on the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment, my office published a first-of-its-kind report on racial wealth disparities in New Yor…

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December 5, 2023 at 6:11 PM

re: Labor

Here's how I'm showing up for workers. Happy Holiday Season, John! It’s hard not to love New York City this time of year. And what’s more to love about this city we all share: It’s a union town year round :-) Last week, I had the chance to represent New York and advance workers rights in the nat…

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November 30, 2023 at 9:09 PM

REPORT: Emergency procurement in NYC

REPORT: Emergency procurement in NYC Delays, underreporting, and inefficiencies Dear New Yorkers,  In times of crisis, New York City government turns to something called emergency procurement. This is a process that allows City agencies to expedi…

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November 29, 2023 at 12:58 AM

RECAP: My trip to DC

RECAP: My trip to DC I'm pushing for resources, coordination, and partnership to help NYC thrive.   Dear New Yorkers, Federal policy really matters to New York City. That’s why I spent the day in Washington, DC, meeting with federal officials and…

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November 22, 2023 at 8:59 PM

What I'm grateful for

I hope these stories inspire you. John, Let me first introduce you to Yarys Lopez. With Thanksgiving approaching in these grim-feeling times, her story really helped me reflect on gratitude—and the obligations that gratitude compels. I hope it will do the same for you. Yarys was just 11 years ol…

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November 22, 2023 at 1:48 AM

re: Turkey

Here’s how I see it Dear John, “Turkey” sure is making headlines this week in New York City :-) Over the weekend, I was honored to join Council Member Crystal Hudson and Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH) for their annual turkey giveaway. Together we distributed 1,500 Thanksgiving meals! T…

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November 20, 2023 at 8:13 PM

re: Citi Bike

re: Citi Bike Service is “wheely” unreliable. Dear New Yorkers,   Ever taken a ride on one of these? If so, you're one of the millions of New Yorkers who ride Citi Bike every month.  Over the past decade, Citi Bike …

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November 15, 2023 at 11:54 PM

No money from Super PACs

Or foreign nationals :-) John, I just got back from Somos 2023, the annual networking conference many pundits describe as the “Woodstock” of New York politics. Every year in Puerto Rico, Somos is the place where relationships with political leaders from around the City and New York State are for…

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November 14, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Analysis: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Analysis: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Our November monthly economy report is here. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: RAW-films/Shutterstock READ MORE No. 83…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Audit: NYC isn’t doing its “Fair Share”

Audit: NYC isn’t doing its “Fair Share” City services and facilities are unfairly distributed. Dear New Yorkers,   Today, my office published a landmark audit about the equitability of City services and facilities.  After carefully analyzing 5 ye…

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November 7, 2023 at 2:43 AM

Happy Election Day Eve

Check your polling location Happy Election Day Eve! Do you have a plan to vote yet, John? In addition to every City Council seat across the City, there are important city- and borough-wide elections happening in your neighborhood on Tuesday—from important judgeships to DA races in Staten Island,…

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November 5, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Farewell to the most courageous person I’ve ever known

Rest in peace and power, Ady Barkan.  Dear John, I never figured out how to say No to Ady Barkan. His first big ask came over a decade ago, during my first term on the City Council. He had drafted the “petition to discharge” to push the bill for paid sick days for all New Yorkers onto the Ci…

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November 3, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Exciting NYC politics news, John

You may already know what I’m talking about... John, Yesterday was certainly an exciting day in New York City politics. You may already know about the particular news development that I’m referring to, John. But just in case you haven’t already heard, let me fill you in on yesterday’s big breaki…

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November 2, 2023 at 8:28 PM

NEW: Capital Projects Tracker

NEW: Capital Projects Tracker This is radical transparency. Dear New Yorkers,  Capital projects are the beating heart of our city’s infrastructure. Every bridge we repair, every park we build, every public school facility we renovate helps improv…

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October 31, 2023 at 4:08 PM

re: Halloween

I'm dressing up as a “controller”  Happy Halloween, John! With more festivities planned for today, over the weekend I marched in the 38th annual Bronx Halloween Parade. For decades, the parade has been a staple community event in the borough. It was a “boo”-tiful day to celebrate the Bronx w…

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October 27, 2023 at 10:34 PM

On Israel and Palestine

Some thoughts before sundown.  John, Two weeks ago, as Shabbat approached one week after Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attacks, I wrote that I could not stop thinking about the Israeli hostages, and about the children of Gaza. Two weeks later, those voices resound louder in our ears. Since then,…

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