Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 4:05 PM

INVESTIGATION UPDATE: 60-Day Rule

INVESTIGATION UPDATE: 60-Day Rule Adams administration fails to help asylum-seeking families Dear New Yorkers,  In January, the Adams Administration enacted a cruel policy of evicting asylum-seeking families from shelter every 60 days with the em…

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May 6, 2024 at 10:19 PM

There is no place in our democracy for antagonistic rhetoric

Sign my petition today:    John, On Friday, I led dozens of my colleagues in writing a letter to condemn NYPD Chief John Chell’s dangerous and inappropriate targeting of NYC Councilmember Tiffany Cabán on social media. Recently, Chief Chell has used his official NYPD social …

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May 6, 2024 at 10:02 PM

NEW REPORT: Inclusive school mergers

NEW REPORT: Inclusive school mergers Co-authored with New York Appleseed Dear New Yorkers, This month marks 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education – the milestone Supreme Court decision ruling that separating children in public schools on the…

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May 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM

In Case You Missed It

In Case You Missed It New video, latest on BlackRock, and more Dear New Yorkers,   Staring up at the hulking David N. Dinkins Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street – the century-old edifice where New Yorkers have kept the gears turning for genera…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Thank you, John

May Day honors the organizing of workers to make change.    I’d like to say thank you, John. Thanks to the support of this team, we were able to accomplish so much in April, including winning millions of dollars in back wages for workers across New York City! Today is May Da…

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May 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM

A May Day message

A May Day message When workers fight, workers win Happy May Day, or International Workers' Day, New Yorkers! There's nothing more powerful than when workers organize together to win higher wages, safer workplaces, and better working conditions. W…

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April 30, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Brad’s confronting the climate crisis head-on

Will you pitch in before midnight to support Brad’s work?    John, it will take all of us to tackle the climate crisis and the growing impact it will have on our families and our most vulnerable communities. To support Brad’s work to confront the climate crisis head-on, you …

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April 29, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Huge week for workers

These great strides are just the beginning.    Last week was a GREAT week for workers in New York City and across the country, John! We’ll explain more in just a moment, but first: Would you make a one-time contribution toward Brad’s work to champion NYC workers? FIRST: Bra…

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April 26, 2024 at 3:25 PM

This Passover: Let ALL who are hungry come and eat

Passover reminds us: We must help all people achieve liberation.    John, At our Seder table this week, Meg and I were grateful to welcome friends and families to celebrate Passover. As the Haggadah (the Passover prayer guide) instructs: Bechol dor vador chayav adam l’irot …

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April 25, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Advocating for workers on behalf of NYC pension funds

Good jobs and unions are key to the success of our pension funds.    John, On Tuesday, I had the honor of joining national labor leaders and the managers of several major pension funds at the White House for a conversation about workers’ rights. I was proud to represent New…

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April 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM

An Earth Day reminder

An Earth Day reminder How my office is confronting the climate crisis Dear New Yorkers, This past Monday, Earth Day, was a terrifically sunny day in New York City. From the Bronx down to the Seaport where we kicked off a press conference about ou…

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April 23, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Another big win for workers

Brad will never stop fighting for New York City workers.    Brad just clinched a MAJOR win for workers’ rights, John. After a lengthy, multi-year investigation and audit, the Comptroller’s Office won $2.7 MILLION in back wages for health care office workers contracted by NYC…

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April 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM

UPDATE: Extreme Rainfall Response Investigation

UPDATE: Extreme Rainfall Response Investigation We need to be better prepared for future storms Dear New Yorkers,  Last fall, just a few days after Tropical Storm Ophelia walloped New York City, my office launched an investigation into how prepar…

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April 19, 2024 at 5:32 PM

8 times the impact

Good for our democracy    John, Do you know the history behind New York City’s small-dollar matching funds program? Campaign contributions from NYC residents are matched 8 to 1 by the City’s matching program. Make a one-time matched contribution to support Brad Lander here. …

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April 19, 2024 at 12:45 PM

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month All New Yorkers should be able to live free from sexual and gender-based violence and harassment. Dear New Yorkers, April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – an important time …

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April 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Charting homelessness in NYC

Charting homelessness in NYC The city that never sleeps should aspire to have no one sleep on the street. Dear New Yorkers, For more than four decades, the Right to Shelter has been a long-standing legal obligation that makes New York a safer, mo…

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April 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM

3 great schools in the Bronx

3 great schools in the Bronx April is Financial Literacy Month! Dear New Yorkers, This Spring, I’ve had the chance to visit three great schools in the Bronx: Samara Community School, where the 5th graders led a “participatory budgeting” effort fo…

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April 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM

ICYMI: “The loudest person in the city”

    John — Making sure you heard from “the loudest person in New York City”! Before you read Brad's original message below, could you please contribute any amount you can today to support his efforts in creating a more inclusive and vibrant city before tomorrow's fundraising…

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April 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM

The rent is too damn high

There’s an affordability crisis – and I’m loud about it    Hi John, it’s Brad :-) Almost a year ago, Mayor Eric Adams made a mildly offensive impression of me in front of cameras during a live-streamed press conference, referring to me as "the loudest person in the city." Si…

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April 12, 2024 at 9:52 PM

News: Adams Administration cuts ties with DocGo

Politico reported “New York Is Winding Down Contract With Migrant Services Operator”    DocGo? More like DocGONE. John, this week the Adams Administration announced that it’s cutting ties with controversial vendor DocGo after my repeated warnings. This is a BIG win for New Y…

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April 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM

We teamed up with SDNY

We teamed up with SDNY Dominic Coluccio just pled guilty to stealing from retirees Dear New Yorkers, Something I love about being Comptroller is getting to work with government leaders across New York – like our joint investigation with Attorney …

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April 10, 2024 at 10:05 PM

📣Another settlement📣

Workers’ rights are our basic rights.    Big win for workers’ rights, John. Brad teamed up with Attorney General Letitia James to return nearly $230,000 in stolen wages to New York City workers! Allied Universal is a security company that violated New York’s prevailing wage…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Adams Administration cuts ties with DocGo

Adams Administration cuts ties with DocGo I sounded the alarm for months Dear New Yorkers, As reported in the New York Times this morning, the Adams Administration just announced that it is cutting ties with the controversial vendor DocGo after m…

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April 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM

NEW: April economic report

NEW: April economic report Let's examine CUNY and the New York City Economy. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook READ MORE Photo Credit: Mihai O Coman/Shutterstock N…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

April 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Thanks, John

    Hi, it’s Comptroller Brad Lander :-) A few days ago, I reached out seeking your input on the most important issues facing New York City. Hundreds of folks took the survey and expressed concerns over a wide range of issues, and I’m eagerly reading your input. Three topics…

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April 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM

A survey enclosed for John

    Hi John, it’s New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. If you’re reading this email, you may already know the answer to this. But one question I hear a lot is, What does the Comptroller do? As Comptroller, I am New York City’s Chief Financial Officer. One of three independ…

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April 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Some HUGE climate news

Some HUGE climate news Three big banks agreed to our shareholder agreements. New Yorkers, If you care about our transition to a fossil-free economy, I’ve got some hopeful news: As reported in Bloomberg, three of the biggest banks in North America…

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April 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM

What’s going on with the 47th Street BID?

What’s going on with the 47th Street BID? You can polish a diamond. But not financial mismanagement. Dear New Yorkers, There are 76 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) throughout New York City. Chances are, you live near one. A BID is a City-ch…

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March 31, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Just wanted to make sure you saw this

    John, Sorry for reaching out during Easter weekend, but I just wanted to make sure you saw this. Tonight at midnight marks our first quarterly fundraising deadline of the year, and my team tells me that we're a bit short of where we need to be. A one-time contribution today …

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March 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Marching toward the end of March

    John, we’re quickly marching toward the end of March. Brad faces his first quarterly fundraising deadline of the year this Sunday at midnight. We’re running a little short, but we still have time to catch up. Could you please chip in $5.00 or any other amount right now befo…

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March 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM

REPORT: Immigration helps the economy

REPORT: Immigration helps the economy New York State should pass the Access to Representation Act! Dear New Yorkers, Immigration is a boon for New York City’s economy. That’s what the numbers say. As my office has reported, immigrants are more li…

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March 27, 2024 at 11:43 PM

I want to do more for all New Yorkers

    John, As Comptroller, I work every day to make New York City more transparent, sustainable, and efficient. But I’m never going about it alone. Your support is key in ensuring we have capable, compassionate leadership for all New Yorkers. And when you help a bit each month, …

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March 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM

A huge win for workers and shareholders at Starbucks!

A huge win for workers and shareholders at Starbucks! We’re holding management accountable for bad brew. Dear New Yorkers, Last week, Starbucks hosted its annual meeting with shareholders – and oh boy, was it a lot different than last year’s... L…

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March 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM

AUDIT: Asset Information Management System (AIMS)

AUDIT: Asset Information Management System (AIMS) You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken. Dear New Yorkers, You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken. But as it turns out, no one actually has a comprehensive grasp of what is broken in New …

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March 12, 2024 at 5:04 PM

re: March economic report

re: March economic report We looked at NYC’s homeowner housing market. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook READ MORE Photo Credit: Trinity85/Shutterstock No. 87 - Ma…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Homes now, homes for generations

Homes now, homes for generations We’re calling for a $2 billion capital investment over the next 4 years Dear New Yorkers,  I don’t have to tell you that we face the worst housing crisis in decades. You probably won’t be surprised to learn that e…

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March 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM

The rise of e-bikes and mopeds

The rise of e-bikes and mopeds How do we keep our streets safe? Dear New Yorkers, There are a lot of existential challenges facing our City. But one of the things I hear about the most isn’t just affordable housing or climate change – it’s the ri…

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March 5, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Testimony on the Mayor's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget

Testimony on the Mayor's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget We need stronger management to fix our budget. Dear New Yorkers, This is a long email, but important! Yesterday, I testified to the New York City Council on Mayor Adams’s FY 2025 Preliminary Bud…

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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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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

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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