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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Celebrating Climate Week NYC

Celebrating Climate Week NYC It’s a top priority in my office. It’s been a busy Climate Week here in New York City!  This week I participated in several Climate Week meetings with government officials, advocates, and investors to share our experi…
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September 21, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Analysis: Mayor’s Management Report

Analysis: Mayor’s Management Report See how the City is measuring up to its goals. Dear New Yorkers,  Twice a year, the City publishes the "Mayor's Management Report” (MMR), a report card on how the City is measuring up. Mandated by New York City…
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September 18, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Launching a first of its kind audit of DocGo

Launching a first of its kind audit of DocGo I look forward to what we will learn from this audit. Dear New Yorkers,   Last week, I emailed you about my decision to return a $432 million no-bid City contract to provide shelter services for new ar…
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September 13, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Immigrants don’t “destroy” NYC. They build it.

My op-ed in The Nation enclosed below.  Dear John, Last week, Mayor Eric Adams declared that the ongoing arrival of migrants “will destroy New York City.” His administration then announced a nearly 15% citywide budget cut, blaming the cost of providing shelter for new arrivals. New York…
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September 13, 2023 at 8:17 PM

BREAKING: NYC pension funds suing Fox Corporation

BREAKING: NYC pension funds suing Fox Corporation Fox’s lies threaten long-term investment returns for NYC pensioners. Dear New Yorkers,  Many of the nearly 800,000 current and future City employee retirees who are shareholders in NYC’s five pens…
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September 12, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Why I returned this $432 million contract

Why I returned this $432 million contract “The longer asylum seekers remain in their care, the more the company’s revenues will grow under this contract.” I want to share some news with you. After careful review, my office declined to approve a n…
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September 12, 2023 at 6:08 PM

NEW: "Back to School" Budget Update

NEW: "Back to School" Budget Update New York By The Numbers New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: RAW-films/Shutterstock READ MORE No. 81 - September 12th, 2023 …
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August 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

New report on NYC schools

New report on NYC schools Thousands of students still did not receive the special education services they are mandated to receive. Dear New Yorkers,  As the last few days of summer slip away, families in all five boroughs are preparing for the fi…
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August 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM

What's happening with asylum seekers in NYC?

What's happening with asylum seekers in NYC? Our new online resource explains. Dear New Yorkers,  New York City benefits from each wave of new immigrants who, generation-after-generation, consistently bring new ideas, businesses, culture, and an …
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August 21, 2023 at 3:05 PM

My advice for Disney, Paramount, and Comcast

My advice for Disney, Paramount, and Comcast Executives must enter good faith negotiations with WGA and SAG-AFTRA to promptly end the strikes. Dear New Yorkers, For over three months now, actors and writers have courageously been on strike. Major…
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August 16, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Update on the NYC pension funds lawsuit

Update on the NYC pension funds lawsuit If you’re a public sector employee or retiree, you may want to read this. Dear New Yorkers, If you’re a public sector employee or retiree, you may want to read this.   In May, three of New York City’s pensi…
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August 14, 2023 at 8:47 PM

re: New York City’s 2024 Adopted Budget

re: New York City’s 2024 Adopted Budget The near-term state of City finances is sound, but long-term challenges remain. Dear New Yorkers,  Rumors of New York City’s demise – sometimes called a “doom loop” – can be heard in some quarters these day…
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August 11, 2023 at 8:26 PM

An update on Medicare Advantage

An update on Medicare Advantage Today’s ruling is a win for NYC retirees. Dear New Yorkers,   I wanted to make sure you saw this update: The New York Supreme Court just ruled against shifting retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan. …
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August 10, 2023 at 11:08 PM

A year of data from Rikers

A year of data from Rikers We need to appoint a federal receiver to manage New York City jails. Dear New Yorkers,  The federal government just moved closer to appointing a third-party receiver to take over management of Rikers Island. After a hea…
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August 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM

BREAKING: NYC's pension funds achieve net return of +8.0%

BREAKING: NYC's pension funds achieve net return of +8.0% This will reduce required City contributions by ~$550M over the next five years, leaving more funds available to meet current obligations. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo C…
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August 7, 2023 at 1:24 PM

An update on education and infrastructure

An update on education and infrastructure Here’s what we found. Dear New Yorkers,   Somehow July slipped away into August, and the dog days of summer are here.  Still, the nearly 800 employees in our office are hard at work safeguarding the City’…
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July 31, 2023 at 1:29 PM

An accessible NYC for all New Yorkers

An accessible NYC for all New Yorkers Here’s what we’ve been up to this July. Dear New Yorkers,  Happy Disability Pride Month! And happy anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which turned 33 last Wednesday. …
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July 21, 2023 at 7:05 PM

BlackRock and Bank of America

BlackRock and Bank of America I'm holding them accountable. Dear New Yorkers,     As New York City’s Chief Financial Officer, I am charged with ensuring the retirement security of nearly 800,000 New York City public sector workers and retirees.  …
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July 19, 2023 at 7:24 PM

My letter to the CEO of UPS

My letter to the CEO of UPS It's a “Hot Labor Summer” indeed. Dear New Yorkers, It's a “Hot Labor Summer” indeed. WGA writers and SAG actors are on strike, rocking Hollywood with their demands for better contracts and pay from executives. Here…
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July 12, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Is Cash Really King in New York City?

Is Cash Really King in New York City? The City’s cash balance hit its highest amount ever. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo Credit: ULU_BIRD/Shutterstock No. 79 - July 2023 …
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July 6, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Emergencies are expensive

Emergencies are expensive But we can do better to keep the City from overpaying in a crisis. Hi, If New Yorkers share one trait in common, it’s this: Resilience during emergencies. Together, we persevered through the global COVID-19 crisis. In r…
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June 30, 2023 at 11:46 PM

It’s an honor, John.

I will always stand up for New Yorkers.   New York City finally has a budget for next year, John. After shaking hands with Mayor Eric Adams, the City Council voted today to pass the $107 billion budget this afternoon (though many progressive members voted against it). Council members and ad…
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June 29, 2023 at 10:52 PM

My initial analysis of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget agreement

My initial analysis of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget agreement They shook hands. Now what? Dear New Yorkers,   Earlier this afternoon, the Mayor and City Council shook hands on a Fiscal Year 2024 budget agreement. Buoyed by strong tax receipts, it …
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June 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM

NEW AUDIT: Homeless Sweeps Failed to Connect People to Services, Shelter, Housing

NEW AUDIT: Homeless Sweeps Failed to Connect People to Services, Shelter, Housing NYC needs housing, not homeless sweeps. Dear New Yorkers, The city that never sleeps should aspire to have no one sleep on the streets. And thanks to the landmark …
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June 27, 2023 at 2:28 PM

NEW MAPS: NYC air, water, and land quality

NEW MAPS: NYC air, water, and land quality We updated our NYC Climate Dashboard. Dear New Yorkers,   Three weeks ago, orange skies and a toxic haze across New York City highlighted the urgency of preparing our city to mitigate the harm of future …
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June 25, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Fwd: Long, slow summer

The summer is a notoriously difficult period for grassroots, small-dollar fundraising in New York City.  Hi John! When Brad emailed you a couple weeks ago about the fundraising slowdown we’re currently experiencing, he really wasn’t exaggerating. We see some of the absolute lowest online fu…
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June 23, 2023 at 12:56 AM

Thank you, John

Our fundraising deadline is Friday, June 30.  Hi,  This is just a quick note to say: Thank you, John! Thank you for your support. Thank you for opening these emails. And thank you for reading them. It shows that you care about the city we all share. Today, I’m reaching out because our end…
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June 22, 2023 at 2:21 PM

A Rikers update

A Rikers update New data on the Department of Correction dashboard. Dear New Yorkers, This morning, my office published our monthly update to the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard. The new information we have nakedly shows the wretched…
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June 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM

A new “bond film” just dropped

A new “bond film” just dropped We’re finding creative ways to save the city money. Dear New Yorkers, This month, the City issued $1.56 billion in general obligation bonds, including our first “tender solicitation.” It resulted in $108 million of …
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June 15, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Standing up for health care over profit

Ady Barkan is one of the loudest voices against the greedy health insurance industry.  John, Medicare is supposed to be the rock solid guarantee of health care for seniors and people with disabilities. But about 25 years ago, Congress established Medicare Advantage. It allows private insur…
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June 13, 2023 at 4:28 PM

How NYC’s Office Market May Impact City Finances

How NYC’s Office Market May Impact City Finances We find that even should a “doomsday” type scenario unfold, with sharply falling property values, NYC’s fiscal situation is likely to be manageable. New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook Photo …
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June 10, 2023 at 2:27 PM

“The loudest person in the city”

Competent government is what I’m raising my voice for.  John, On Thursday morning, I returned to my office – after a meeting with hundreds of fiscal and accounting staff from dozens of agencies to kick off the City’s annual financial audit – to discover that Mayor Eric Adams had just ramble…
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June 9, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Why my office declined to register NYC’s Medicare Advantage contract

Why my office declined to register NYC’s Medicare Advantage contract We carefully reviewed the City’s contract with Aetna. Dear New Yorkers, The skyline is looking much clearer today, but air quality remains quite poor. So please consider staying…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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