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New Comptroller Stringer Report: Options for Working New Yorkers Vanishing as City Lost Over One Million Affordable Apartments Since 2005

(New York, NY) — New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today released an updated analysis that reveals the alarming decline of affordable apartments for New Yorkers since 2005. The report, “The Gap is Still Growing: New York City’s Continuing Housing Affordability Challenge” builds off of a 2014 analysis released by the Comptroller and shows that as hundreds of thousands of new residents move to the City – not only has the total number of units failed to keep up, but the alarming...
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Comptroller Stringer Appoints Marjorie Henning as Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance

(New York, NY) — New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced the appointment of Marjorie Henning as Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance, effective immediately. As Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance, Marjorie Henning will direct City debt policy and issuance on behalf of the Comptroller, while ensuring the integrity, prudence, and cost-effectiveness of the City’s borrowing. “I’m thrilled that Marjorie Henning will be joining the Comptroller’s Office as Deputy Comptroller for Public Finance,” said Comptroller Stringer. “Now more than ever, the City...
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The Climate Fuel Divestment Study Request for Information

MEETING NOTICE A presentation by responders of The Climate Fuel Divestment Study Request for Information will take place at: Office of the Comptroller Monday, September 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm 1 Centre Street, Room 1005 New York, NY View Livestream
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Comptroller Stringer Launches Public Hearings Series Investigating Lead Hazards

(New York, NY) — Comptroller Stringer today launched a series of public hearings which will give families and community leaders the opportunity to voice their concerns and bring to light experiences suffered by them or their children relating to lead contamination and exposure. The first hearing took place today at the Frederick Samuel Community Center at 669 Lennox Avenue (between 143rd and 144th St) in Harlem, where over one dozen community leaders, tenant activists, medical professionals, and attorneys joined local residents to...
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Mayor and Comptroller Announce Pension Fund Goal To Invest $4 Billion In Climate Change Solutions By 2021

(New York, NY) — Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Stringer, and other trustees of New York City’s pension funds today announced a new goal to double the investments of the NYC Funds in climate change solutions to $4 billion or 2% of the City’s $195 billion pension portfolio over the next 3 years. In order to accomplish this objective, City pension systems will aim to double the existing $2 billion investment across all asset classes to reach $4 billion of investment in...
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Comptroller Stringer: Property Taxes Are Crushing Working New York Families

(New York, NY) — New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today released a report detailing the alarming disparity in how property tax burdens have grown for working families. The new analysis found that over the last decade, taxes have increased at triple the rate of incomes, making it nearly twice as hard to pay for these taxes for households with incomes less than $100,000. The report additionally highlights the ineffectiveness of current property tax relief programs, which are narrowly funded, highly...
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Comptroller Stringer Statement Opposing the Williams Pipeline

“New York City is on the path to a greener, more sustainable future and the construction of the proposed Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline in the Rockaways is simply a monumental step backwards from that vision. “The 23-mile pipeline would extend from New Jersey, along the Staten Island coast, past Coney Island and into the Rockaways. Allowing the construction of the pipeline risks damage to many of New York’s most precious habitats and natural assets, including New York Harbor, Jamaica...
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Comptroller Stringer, State Senator Addabbo, Assembly Member Barnwell, Council Member Holden Meet with Middle Village Residents to Discuss Delayed Sewer Upgrades

(New York, NY) — Today, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Senator Addabbo, Assembly Member Barnwell, and Council Member Holden met with Middle Village homeowners to discuss a delayed sewer project and tour property damage ahead of the City’s hurricane season. The neighborhood frequently experiences flooding because of poor storm infrastructure, causing sewer backup and damaging resident’s homes after heavy rainfall. Following a severe storm in 2007, the City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promised residents a $22 million upgrade to...
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Comptroller Stringer Launches Public Hearings and Family Complaint Hotline as Lead Crisis Continues

(New York, NY) — As part of his ongoing investigation into the City’s response to lead poisoning in children citywide, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced today the first in a series of borough-focused “We the People” public hearings as well as a family support hotline to get firsthand feedback from families affected by this crisis. The first hearing, which will be held in Harlem on Monday, September 17th, will allow families to let their voices be heard and will guide the...
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Comptroller Stringer and Councilmember Salamanca Demand Accountability in the South Bronx

(New York, NY) — Today, City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Councilmember Rafael Salamanca protested the extensive and detrimental construction delays at Roberto Clemente Plaza in the South Bronx and called for the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) to release a transparent timeline as well as a realistic plan for completion. Joining the Comptroller and Councilmember was a community coalition that included neighborhood residents, local business owners and the Third Avenue Business Improvement District. With an originally anticipated public opening in...
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15 Days Before Schools Open, NYC Parents and Students, Comptroller Stringer and Transportation Alternatives Announce Parent Petition to Demand the State Senate Turn Lifesaving School Zone Speed Cameras Back On

(New York, NY) — Today, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Transportation Alternatives joined school parents and students in launching a petition demanding the State Senate turn school zone speed cameras back on. The State Legislature ended its session in June without reauthorizing an extension of a program that put speed cameras in school zones to prevent dangerous driving in the area. "State Senate Republicans have made it clear that they’re not going to listen to hard facts and data...
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Comptroller Stringer Economic Update: City’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Record-Low in Second Quarter of 2018

(New York, NY) — New York City’s economy continued to grow moderately during the spring of 2018, as gross city product grew 2.7% for the second consecutive quarter, according to an analysis of the City’s economic performance released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. Unemployment in New York City hit a historic low of 4.2% in the second quarter as private-sector job growth accelerated, adding 13,800 new jobs in April, May, and June of 2018. Fewer than half of new...
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