Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 9:38 PM

BIG climate finance announcement

It’s a sacred responsibility of the Comptroller’s Office to safeguard our pension investments. John,  Today we announced a significant next step in three of the New York City public pension funds’ plan to decarbonize our portfolio:  I support the exclusion of all midstream and downstream fossil fuel…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

October 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Did you see the news?

“Brad Lander raises most campaign funds among mayoral challengers”   John, did you see the news? “NYC Comptroller Brad Lander raises most campaign funds among mayoral challengers; Adams filing MIA” NY Daily News, 10/11/2024 Thanks to contributions from New Yorkers across the city, B…

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  LanderForNYC.com · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM

re: Trump victory

New Yorkers deserve a Mayor whose hopes for avoiding prison don’t hinge on Donald Trump winning the presidency.   John, The all-too-real possibility of a Trump win feels terrifying. Electing Kamala Harris as our 47th President of the United States is absolutely critical—for our futu…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Will you volunteer with me to ensure a Democratic victory on Nov 5?

We’re running out of time.   Hi, John, it's Brad. Like everyone else, I’m super stressed about the election on Tuesday, November 5 (and even post-season sports every night can only distract me so much). The all-too-real possibility of a Trump win feels terrifying – and at times, I …

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  Rebecca Rodriguez (via LanderforNYC.com) · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 8:01 PM

This borough

Our path to victory runs through this one borough   Hi John, Rebecca here from Brad’s campaign for Mayor! We’re doing everything we can to build a winning coalition, and I wanted to give you an inside quick look into one of our highest priorities in this race. As a native New Yorker…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 7:03 PM

re: October economic report

A deep dive into NYC's creative economy. No. 94 - October 16, 2024 New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, I hope you’re settling into autumn and enjoying your favorite part of the s…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 2:39 PM

TONIGHT: Liberty vs. Lynx watch party!

🏀🏀🏀   It's an incredible time to be a New York sports fan, John. 🏀 That’s why I’m so excited to invite you to our watch party for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, as the New York Liberty take on the Minnesota Lynx. Can you join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00 PM at Fulton Hall i…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 6:08 PM

BIG bond news, John!

We sold $820 million of social bonds that will finance the development of over 4,300 affordable housing units. John, do you know what a “social bond” is?  Social bonds are a type of municipal bond that highlights certain projects to improve life for New Yorkers. Here at the Comptroller’s office, we’…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM

The Mets, The Yankees, and the Liberty

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the postseason, thanks for being a part of ours.   Who are you rooting for, John? We’re not talking about the mayoral election (although we hope you’re rooting for Brad!) — we’re talking about New York City’s sports teams! The Mets, the Yank…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Did you see Brad’s message yesterday?

Thanks for everything you do.   Did you see Brad’s message yesterday, John? Thanks to this incredible grassroots team, our campaign has raised $4.5 million in direct contributions and matching funds this cycle — and 94% of the people who pitch in to this campaign are everyday New Yo…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 1:56 AM

Thank You, John!

We’ve raised a total of $4.5 million for our mayoral campaign, including expected matching funds from the City’s public funds program.   Dear John, Now that the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) filing deadline has passed, this is just a quick note to say: Thank You, John! The big news: …

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  Marek Barnette · [email protected]

October 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM

RSVP: Liberty vs. Lynx watch party

I’m hosting a watch party for Game 3   Hi, John, it’s Marek. I know this is a little last minute, but I want to invite you to something really exciting we’re cooking up. On Wednesday, October 16 I’m hosting a watch party for Game 3 of the WNBA finals with two of the biggest New York…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Who are you rooting for?

New Yorkers are showing up to root for our city   John, The past few months in New York City haven’t quite been a walk through the ballpark. Between Mayor Adams’ indictment and allegations of corruption swirling City Hall to the upcoming high-stakes presidential election, New Yorker…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM

How prepared is NYC for hurricane season?

Hurricane Milton made landfall this week Dear John,  We’re in the middle of a deadly Hurricane Season. Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall this month, lashing the South with deadly wind and flooding. The destruction these hurricanes left in their path is horrifying. I’m relieved so many peopl…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Waiting to hear from you, John

  John, Trust in public institutions — especially City Hall — is essential for democracy to function and for our city to flourish. But right now, trust in New York City government is at an all-time low. With each new subpoena, indictment, and cellphone seized from Mayor Adams’ inn…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Passing Prop 1

Help me organize for equal rights in NY.   On Tuesday, November 5, I'll be voting YES on Prop 1, John. This ballot proposal, formerly known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment, will protect LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and reproductive freedom, including abortion, by enshrining our right…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM

re: Accountability for New Yorkers

A few ways our office has been demanding accountability. What does accountability look like, John? It’s what the Office of the Comptroller is all about.  Through the tools of our office – including our audits, reports, and contract reviews – we examine how City agencies are functioning. We look to s…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM

A few hours left

I’m sorry for reaching out on a Sunday evening.   I’m sorry for emailing on a Sunday evening, John, but I wouldn’t be reaching out if it weren’t important. To be honest, raising money is my least favorite part of any campaign. But my team just informed me that we still haven’t hit o…

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  Rosa Lander · [email protected]

October 6, 2024 at 2:11 PM

The honest truth

  Hi John, it’s Rosa Lander. I’m reaching out today because I’m all in for #DadLander for NYC (okay, I may be a little biased). Seriously, though: We’re less than 24 hours out from our big Campaign Finance Board fundraising deadline*, but Dad is still pacing behind on our 300 donor…

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  Brad Lander for New York City · [email protected]

October 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

One of our most important deadlines this year

This is what we have on file for you.   John — Since Brad launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City, we’ve seen an outstanding response from New Yorkers in all five boroughs who are hungry for better leadership. But it’s barely been two months, and we’re already quickly appro…

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  Rebecca Rodriguez (via LanderforNYC.com) · [email protected]

October 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM

One question

Do you trust Mayor Adams to serve your best interests?   Hi John, It’s Rebecca, senior adviser to Brad’s campaign for Mayor. Today I’m just following up on a question Brad wanted me to ask… Do you trust Mayor Adams to serve your best interests? If your answer is no, chip in now befo…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 8:35 PM

John, will you make calls or knock doors?

We’re running out of time.   There are only 33 days until Election Day, John. In a second, we are going to ask you to participate in volunteer actions to help elect Democrats in November. But first, will you sign up as a volunteer on Brad’s Mayoral campaign? Our volunteers are activ…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 2:16 PM

🍕

Are you hungry for honest leadership?   John, Did you know that every contribution to our campaign from a New York City resident (up to $250) is matched 8-to-1 by the City’s public matching funds program? That means if you pitch in $5, it will be matched with $40 from the city! D…

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  David Lander · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 9:15 PM

REPLY ALL: Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!

What dad wouldn’t be happy to have his son use his 80th birthday as a fundraiser?   Brad, Thanks for the lovely birthday message! Really, it would have been fine if you had just shared it with your mom and me — rather than with thousands of strangers on your email list. (But they ar…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!

Sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!   Dear John, Today is a very special day: It’s my Dad’s 80th Birthday! So I’m on my way to St. Louis to celebrate, and to spend Rosh Hashanah with him, my mom, and our family there. And I’m grateful for the chance to tell you a lit…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Urgent

We will not be campaigning or fundraising on October 7   Hi John, it’s Brad. To say the past two weeks in New York City have been eventful would be an understatement. With so many developments — from the Liberty and the Mets making the playoffs, to the constant drip, drip, drip of r…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Congestion pricing victory!

An important update Dear John,  I have an important update about an ongoing legal fight: Last Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron rightfully denied Governor Kathy Hochul’s motion to dismiss two critical lawsuits to restore congestion pricing. The battle isn’t over. But right now, this is a victory for our …

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 12:39 AM

3 reasons

We’ll give you 3 reasons to pitch in today.   There’s so much news swirling around City Hall, here are 3 reasons to pitch in before we close out our September fundraising at midnight tonight, John: Early investment in Brad’s campaign for change is key. We need a solid foundation of…

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  Louise Yeung · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Climate Week in review

Climate solutions by and for New Yorkers Dear John,  Last week was quite the week here in NYC – and it was also Climate Week, no less! Even with so much news going on, the work of our office continues.  I’m Louise Yeung, Chief Climate Officer here at the Office of the Comptroller. From making sure t…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM

fwd: Mayor Adams should step down

The Mayor was charged with five criminal charges.   ICYMI: On Wednesday, Mayor Adams was indicted on five criminal charges — including bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions — that call into question the fundamental integrity of his leadership and …

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Mayor Adams should resign

For the good of the city, Mayor Adams should resign.   John, As I’m sure you’ve probably heard, Mayor Adams was indicted on federal charges yesterday. It’s a sad day for NYC. Trust in our public institutions — especially City Hall — is essential for our local democracy to function a…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM

New Yorkers deserve honest leadership

“Adams fends off federal probe”   This headline from the Commercial Observer says it all, John: Commercial Observer, 09/17/2024 While the Adams Administration faces four separate federal corruption probes, Brad just released an actionable, four-step plan to root out and prevent cor…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Brad needs your help sending a message

We have to rally all the grassroots support we can.   John, Our September fundraising deadline is six days* away, and it’s crucial that we rally all the grassroots support we can. Here’s why: We have less than two weeks to fundraise before our next big New York City Campaign Finance…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 9:57 PM

RSVP: Phone banks and canvassing!

It's crunch time   It's crunch time for our democracy, John. Over the next 41 days, I’ll be doing everything I can to take back the House, hold the Senate, and elect Kamala Harris the 47th president of the United States. And I’m excited to share a first round of organizing events – …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM

NEW: Agency management dashboard

How well are City agencies doing? Dear New Yorkers,  Like I always say, we can’t manage what we can’t measure. And as you may already know, here at the Comptroller’s office we love a good dashboard.  That’s why I’m excited to announce a new online transparency tool that shows how well City agencies …

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 4:22 PM

The child care crisis

  John, “Dad” Lander knows that caring for our children — whether we do it ourselves or share the responsibility with family or child care educators — is one of the most rewarding parts of life. But it’s also incredibly difficult. Along with housing, child care is too expensive and…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Dizzy

The whirlwind of headlines out of City Hall is enough to make a person dizzy.   John: The whirlwind of troubling headlines about Mayor Adams’ administration is enough to make a person dizzy. If you want stable, focused, honest leadership at City Hall — can you rush a contribution o…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM

In the wake of multiple FBI investigations, I could write an entire email

  John, Yesterday, I gave a speech at the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) Power Breakfast to share my vision for our city. Some of the things I talked about include reining in the chaos caused by the rise of mopeds and e-bikes, and the urgent need to construct more afforda…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 10:13 PM

My ABNY Power Breakfast Speech

A real conversation about NYC We all love New York City, John.  As Comptroller, I’m dedicated not just to preserving what’s already great about New York, but to making room for new ideas and developments that will make it even better.  That’s going to require much better management, honest leadershi…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 9:11 PM

A few quick questions for you

  Today, I have just a few quick questions for you, John. They’re about public integrity. Look, what's happening in City Hall right now is deadly serious. The alarming reports about corruption plaguing Mayor Adams have reached a fever pitch. 1. Do you think we need more accountabil…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Fighting corruption through procurement

This moment of crisis Dear John,  Today I unveiled a 4-step plan to guard against corruption and strengthen oversight in City government contracting. These reforms will protect public integrity, prevent waste, and improve City services for all New Yorkers. The City must immediately:  Strengthen ove…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month

Honoring the Latine community Dear New Yorkers,Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s Sadye (Chief Equity Officer and Salvadoreña) and Josh (Equity Coordinator and Boricua). The diversity in the Latine Community in New York City and around the world is striking and expansive. We cut across languages, …

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  Rebecca Rodriguez · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 8:23 PM

RSVP: Electing 2024 Democrats Kick-Off Call

Can you join tomorrow?   Hi John! It’s Rebecca Rodriguez, senior advisor to Brad’s campaign for Mayor. I hope you’re having a great weekend! Did you see Brad’s email below? You’re invited to our organizing kick off call tomorrow, September 16 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP now if you have…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Is there anything we can say?

  John, we have a quick question for you: Is there anything we can say to convince you to pitch in $10 to Brad Lander’s campaign for Mayor before tonight’s mid-month fundraising deadline? What if we told you that Brad is a leader with integrity, and made sure the Comptroller’s offi…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci

What do Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci all have in common?   John, What do Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci all have in common? They’re all featured on Brad’s “Employer Wall of Shame” as some of New York City’s worst bosses. Brad’s office just unveiled a new online dashboard to help New Yorkers…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 10:56 PM

re: NYCHA

Have you heard about our resident audit committee? Dear New Yorkers,  Generations of New Yorkers have grown up in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing, with deeply-rooted communities that contribute to our vibrant city. Home to over 360,000 residents across all five boroughs, it was creat…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Public integrity

Thank you, John   Dear John, I’m about to ask you to donate to our campaign to deliver strong, experienced leadership to City Hall, but first let me explain why it’s important to give now, if you can. I take public accountability very seriously. I take honesty very seriously. I alwa…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Job #1: housing affordability

My interview with the Commercial Observer   John, I recently spoke with the Commercial Observer about New York City’s housing crisis, my history of work on affordable housing and community development, and my plans to make our city more affordable for New York’s working families. P…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

RSVP: organizing kick-off call

Can you join?   Dear John, Are you excited to make Kamala Harris the 47th President of the United States? Do you have a deep desire to defeat Donald Trump and send his cronies packing? Have you thought about what it will take to save our Senate majority, take back the House, and ele…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM

9/11

Never forget. Dear New Yorkers,  Today, we remember the victims and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  We have eternal gratitude to the firefighters and officers who rushed into those burning towers — knowing very clearly that they were unlikely to come out again — to save…

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