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Brad Lander

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Millions of taxpayer dollars wasted

  Millions of taxpayer dollars wasted, John. That’s the result of the Adams Administration’s negligent and haphazard management of the city’s contract with DocGo — the controversial medical services company hired by Mayor Adams to provide shelter and casework for asylum seekers (de…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 7:11 PM

On the picket line

  John — What’s disgusting? Union busting. What’s outrageous? Crappy wages. What’s inspiring? Organizing. After Bronx-based manufacturing company Baco Enterprises wrongfully terminated an employee for organizing to form a union, Brad proudly joined members on the picket line yest…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 1:18 AM

An important update on DocGo

Moldy rooms. Unauthorized subcontractors. Shoddy casework.Dear New Yorkers,  Moldy rooms. Unauthorized subcontractors. Shoddy casework.  In May 2023, the Adams Administration rushed to give an emergency $432 million no-bid contract to DocGo, the medical services company that was hired to provide tem…
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  Carole & David Lander · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM

This email was written by Grandparents

  Hi John, It’s Carole and David Lander! We are Brad’s parents and we are excited to introduce ourselves. In one week from today, we’ll have been together for 59 blessed years of mindful marriage! Both of us are retired, and our favorite thing to do is spend time with our family. W…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
August 4, 2024 at 9:04 PM

re: Progressives for Harris

Join me, Senator Warren, UAW’s Shawn Fain, and many more   John, have you hopped on an organizing call for Vice President Harris yet? This one might be for you! Last week, I proudly cast my official delegate ballot to help her secure the Democratic nomination and joined a #DadsForK…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
August 3, 2024 at 9:03 PM

re: Campaign Update

  Hey John! It’s been a busy week, so we wanted to get you up to speed: FIRST, Brad launched his campaign for Mayor of New York to make his positive vision for our city a reality. New Yorkers are hungry for stronger leadership, and Brad’s prepared to deliver. THEN, we saw an incred…
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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]
August 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM

You made a difference

  Hi John, Brad launched his campaign for a safer, more affordable, more livable, and better-run city earlier this week. We’re blown away by the grassroots support we’ve seen, and noticed you haven’t made a contribution yet. Today, we’re humbly asking you to become a Week One Donor…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 10:32 PM

9X the impact

How $10 becomes $90   John, Brad just launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City — and did you know that contributions made by New York City residents have 9 times the impact? No, this isn’t some bogus “match” from a scam PAC. This is literally a New York City Campaign Finance…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM

FWD: I’m running

Reaching out to express our gratitude.   John — Brad asked us to reach out again to emphasize just how grateful he is for your support. We kicked off our campaign to elect Brad as Mayor of New York City just two days ago, and the outpouring of grassroots support we’ve seen from New …
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 7:05 PM

The New Yorkers who inspire this campaign

I’m running for Mayor because I love this city.   Dear John, I’m running for Mayor because I love this city. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to a few of the New Yorkers I’ve met along the way whose grind and compassion inspire me – and who were also kind enough to be a part of…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 6:11 PM

GREAT news for NYC retirees

Combined 10% return for FY 2024Great news, New Yorkers.  Today, I'm pleased to announce that the five City pension systems achieved a combined 10% return for FY 2024, outperforming our target 7% return goal. This strong, robust return is GREAT news for the retirement security of our City's more than…
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  Marek Barnette · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 12:59 PM

A note from Brad’s favorite son

  John, it’s Marek Barnette, Brad Lander’s favorite son. I could go on and on about why my Dad is one of the best people I know. He is hard working and knows his stuff. My whole life, he’s demonstrated to me and my sister Rosa what it means to be a caring neighbor and a good person…
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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New Yorkers are hungry for stronger leadership

Brad has what it takes to deliver real results for NYC.   John — Lately, Brad’s been hearing a lot of the same thing: We travel too long to commute to jobs where we work too much and earn too little. We pay too much in rent and child care. And we all worry too much and feel too unsa…
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  Nick Astor · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 8:53 PM

re: Disability Pride Month

Hi, I'm NickDear New Yorkers,  Happy Disability Pride Month! As July nears its end, let’s reflect once again on our commitment to accessibility.  My name is Nick Astor, and I serve as the Constituency Liaison for People with Disabilities here in the Comptroller’s Office. In my first year on the job,…
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  Rosa B. Lander · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM

“Dad” Lander

The best city on earth deserves a mayor who cares deeply and puts in the work, and that's why I’m all in for #DadLander for NYC.   Hi John, it’s Rosa Lander. In a campaign ad a few years ago, I called my Dad a nerd, and I stand by it. You’d be hard pressed to find someone as excited…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 1:31 PM

#DadsForKamala

Time to show up for all our kids.   Dear John, This is a question for all New Yorkers, but especially to my fellow Dads out there: Do you have a little FOMO over seeing all the amazing organizing calls for Vice President Kamala Harris? From Swifties for Kamala, to Comadres con Kamal…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM

The most long-lasting thing you can do today

Earlier today, I announced that I’m running for Mayor of New York City.   This is a quick note to give a deep and sincere thank you, John. And also a request to turn $10 into $1000 — but I’ll get back to that in a minute. Earlier today, I announced my campaign for Mayor of New York …
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Did you hear the news?

Brad is running for Mayor of New York City!   Did you hear the news, John? The New York Times, 07/30/2024 Brad just announced that he’s running for Mayor of New York City! Your support on Day One of this campaign is key — especially when contributions from NYC residents are matched…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

I’m running

  Dear John, All across the five boroughs, I’ve been hearing the same thing: We need a safer, more affordable, more livable, and better run city. That’s why today I’m announcing my candidacy for Mayor of New York City. Will you make a Day One contribution of any amount right now to…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 27, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Preparing for an abnormally active hurricane season

I sent a letter to Mayor AdamsDear New Yorkers,  Ask anyone living here, and they’ll tell you: Storms, heavy rains, and intense hurricanes are becoming more frequent and severe. Bad weather has been on my mind – after all, this year is expected to be the most active Atlantic hurricane season on reco…
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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Help Brad save our subways:

    John, Brad Lander has always been loud about the urgent need for a plan to get our trains and buses moving again. Eleven years ago this week, in fact, he introduced a City Council bill requiring a citywide plan to develop a Bus Rapid Transit system. Still, over a decade …
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 11:41 PM

2 lawsuits against Governor Hochul

New Yorkers need congestion pricing.Dear New Yorkers,  Transit riders are the heart of the City’s working class and economic engine. Every day, 3.6 million New Yorkers rely on subways and buses to get where they need to be.  But unfortunately, New York’s transit system is not nearly as world class a…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 10:36 PM

NEW investment standards to protect tenants

Dear New Yorkers,  In a city where the rent is too damn high and the housing stock is too damn low, protecting tenants’ rights and reducing housing instability has never been more important.  That’s why I’m proud to announce that the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) is adopting NE…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Congestion pricing update

Temps are running off the railsDear New Yorkers,  Summer temperatures are running off the rails in New York and around the world, so here’s an update on our coalition's legal action against Governor Hochul’s halt on congestion pricing.  As anyone who’s descended into an MTA station this week knows, …
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Thank you, Joe Biden

    John, Thanks to the musical Hamilton, and its great song “One Last Time,” our kids know that George Washington stepped down from the Presidency when he could have run again. In Lin-Manuel’s words, Hamilton sings: “Mr. President, they will say you’re weak.” And Washington…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM

A war on women’s health care

    The far-right is waging a war on women’s health care, John. Just last month, the Supreme Court took up a lawsuit filed by a group of anti-abortion physicians challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone — a medication abortion pill that accounts for most abortions in t…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 12:50 PM

Summer highlights

A glimpse into our work so far this summerDear New Yorkers,  This summer has been busy – and sweltering – across the City.  From taking action to protect retirement security, to producing hard-hitting audits on public safety, the many hats we wear in the Comptroller’s Office allow us to shed light o…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 5:07 PM

re: Wong v. NYCERS dismissed

    Climate risk is financial risk, John. And I’m taking every step necessary to invest responsibly on behalf of City retirees — even in the face of right-wing attacks. After three New York City pension funds made the decision to divest from publicly traded fossil fuel reser…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Shared fate

    Dear John, These are frightening times, depressing ones. The assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a sobering reminder of the terrible costs and reverberations of rising violence. It makes us long for unity, and underscores our responsibility to work harder for democ…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 6:08 PM

How NYC can incarcerate fewer people

(and save taxpayers $875 million)Dear New Yorkers,  No one should have to wait three years for their day in court – in the inhumane and violent conditions of Rikers Island, or anywhere else.  And yet right now, thousands of inmates are awaiting trial on Rikers – for days, weeks, months, or even year…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM

re: Mifepristone

These pharmacy giants must start dispensing abortion medicationDear New Yorkers,  With abortion access increasingly under attack across the country, I’m using all the tools in the Comptroller’s tool box to protect women’s reproductive health care.  That’s why my office issued a strong warning to pha…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 1:19 AM

Thank you, John

    From the bottom of my heart, John, THANK YOU! Because of this incredible grassroots team, your tremendous support, and NYC’s strong campaign finance matching program, we have raised over $3 million for next year’s election, as of the NYC Campaign Finance Board deadline l…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 14, 2024 at 7:32 PM

DISMISSED: Wong v. NYCERS

Big win for retirees and climateDear New Yorkers,  I’ve got some important news for New York City retirees.  Last week, the New York County Supreme Court dismissed Wong et al v. NYCERS, a case that challenged the decision by three of New York City’s pension funds (the New York City Teachers’ Retirem…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 4:44 PM

tonight

    Hey John, it’s been a busy week preparing for our Campaign Finance Board (CFB) filing deadline today, but I had to take a moment to send you a quick message. We set an ambitious goal last week of earning 500 grassroots donations to emails just like this one before tonigh…
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  LanderForNYC.com · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Summer’s here ☀️

    John — Summer is officially here! Summer means school’s out, and summertime youth programs like Summer Rising and SYEP are in. Summer means people are enjoying all the city has to offer. Sunny parks and playgrounds, Shakespeare in the Park and Celebrate Brooklyn, delicio…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM

re: July economic report

New York by the numbers No. 91 - July 9, 2024 New York by the Numbers   Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: John McAdorey/Shutterstock A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, I hope your 4th of July holiday weekend was a good chance to get started on your summer bea…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Can I explain?

Your participation is key before Thursday’s deadline.    Hi, John — First of all, I want to say thank you for the incredible response to my team’s email yesterday. Whether you open and read emails like this one or even chip in a few bucks, your participation is key to helpin…
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  LanderForNYC.com · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Help us surprise Brad for his birthday! 🥳

Shhh.. don’t tell Brad!    Hi John, Today’s Brad’s 55th birthday, and we need your help putting together a birthday surprise to make it an extra special day for him! 🎉 To celebrate Brad and show your appreciation for his work to provide the oversight and advocacy New York Ci…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 8:01 PM

This isn’t just another fundraising benchmark

    Sorry for reaching out right before a holiday weekend, John, but I had to make sure you saw this before you log off. One week from tomorrow is a major deadline for our campaign. After July 11th, our campaign will have to report every contribution we’ve received since Jan…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Three years ago

We were the underdog.     John, Three years ago last week, we overcame the odds — and won the Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller. Here’s what I wrote to you at the time: We ran a campaign rooted in the idea that we can have bold, progressive local government t…
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  LanderForNYC.com · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 5:28 PM

“The most pro-business SCOTUS in history”

Supporting leaders like Brad is more important than ever    John, at a time when workers’ rights are under attack, supporting pro-worker leaders like Brad is more important than ever. Before we explain more, please consider pitching in before our campaign’s end-of-month fund…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 12:29 AM

A busy month

    John, It's been another busy month here in the Comptroller’s Office. I’m really proud of everything we’ve accomplished — like fighting to implement a long overdue congestion pricing plan to help working New Yorkers get faster trains and less traffic — and demanding accou…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Testimony to the MTA board

Congestion pricing is urgent, necessary, and legally requiredDear New Yorkers,  At yesterday’s MTA Board meeting, I railed against Governor Hochul’s last-minute plan to pause congestion pricing. You can watch my testimony here.  In it, I urge the MTA Board to pass a resolution affirming its readines…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Standing with NYC’s LGBTQIA+ community

    Happy Pride Month, John! New York City shines as a global beacon of love and acceptance because the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and equality is a vital part of our City’s history. On June 28, 1969 (just about a week before I was born) New York City police raided the Stonew…
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Post-primary

Today is the first day of the general election campaign. Let’s get going.     John, it’s Brad here. Yesterday was New York’s Democratic primary. So today is the first day of the general election campaign. Some years, there’s a little time to rest between the primary and the …
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 9:55 AM

VOTE today

Find your polling siteDear New Yorkers,  Today, Tuesday, June 25, is the Democratic Primary Election in NYC!  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 POLING SITE In some ways, your participation in local elections …
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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 10:05 PM

NYPD is wasting precious time and money

I’m calling on the NYPD to manage their resources better.     John, Last week, my office announced the findings of our audit of ShotSpotter — a technology used by the New York Police Department (NYPD) to detect and locate shootings. The evidence is clear: The NYPD is wasting…
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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 3:22 PM

ShotSpotter is wasting precious time and money

New auditDear New Yorkers,  Yesterday my office released an audit of the New York Police Department (NYPD)’s use of ShotSpotter—an auditory gunfire location and detection technology that the NYPD adopted in 2014. Overall, the evidence shows that NYPD is wasting precious time and money on ShotSpotter…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Brad won’t stop holding Mayor Adams accountable

    John — Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the creation of a commission to propose revisions to the City Charter on this November’s ballot. We'll be honest, John: There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about Mayor Adams’ motives behind creating this Charter Revision…
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  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 7:45 PM

The latest on congestion pricing

New Yorkers deserve to know the real reasoning behind Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing.    John, FIRST: Governor Kathy Hochul “indefinitely paused” congestion pricing set to go into effect in New York City on June 30 — single-handedly depriving our city…
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