New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Mark Levine issued the following statement after attending Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address: “Across the five boroughs, New Yorkers are battling an affordability crisis that is driving our neighbors from the communities they love. From expanding childcare access to expediting the creation of housing and improving public transit, Governor Hochul’s State of the State address lays out a bold agenda to address this crisis head-on. “Expanding childcare access won’t just provide relief to families struggling with the high cost of childcare; it is a mission-critical investment to...
New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Mark Levine announced his appointment of Monte Tarbox as Interim Chief Investment Officer for the Comptroller’s Office’s Bureau of Asset Management (BAM), and the commencement of a nationwide search for a permanent CIO managed by widely respected recruitment firm Korn Ferry. Former CIO Steven Meier stepped down at the end of 2025. Tarbox will be responsible for leading BAM and spearheading Comptroller Levine’s responsibilities as investment advisor and custodian, overseeing the $308.83 billion...
New York, NY — From the steps of City Hall, Mark D. Levine was inaugurated today as the 52nd Comptroller of the City of New York. In his inaugural address, Comptroller Levine committed to “ensuring that people who have spent their lives working for this city can retire with dignity, that our budget reflects our values, and that our government inspires the trust of its people.” Comptroller Levine also issued a letter to New Yorkers outlining his priorities and vision...
Dear New Yorkers, Today is the beginning of a new era in New York City — one with enormous opportunities ahead. Five years since the worst of COVID, our city has come roaring back in countless ways, reasserting ourselves as a global cultural and economic powerhouse. We have defied the skeptics yet again. But amidst the prosperity of this city — with a soaring stock market and gleaming new office towers — far too many New Yorkers are struggling. The...
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