New York – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander responded to the New York State Office of Court Administration’s (OCA) new initiative to speed up case-processing for Rikers Island pre-trial detainees with the following statement: “Today, NYS Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas demonstrated the leadership and innovation that New York needs to reduce case delays in City jails by advancing reforms, in line with my office’s recent recommendations, to ensure that no one is left waiting three years in...
New York, NY – The Office of the New York City Comptroller released its monthly update to the Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard, available here. Key monthly DOC metrics show: DOC housed 6,503 individuals as of September 1, 127 more people than as of August 1. 2,055 individuals entered DOC custody in August, 111 fewer people than the previous month. DOC discharged 1,988 people in August, 8 fewer people than the previous month. The average length of a person detained...
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander issued a statement ahead of the City’s upcoming General Obligation (GO) Bond Sale, which will take place on Wednesday, October 9. The statement is as follows: “Investors can be confident that New York City’s credit is strong. While the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams and the investigations surrounding several members of his administration are very serious, the management of the City’s finances is in the hands of professional staff that...
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to Judge Arthur Engoron's denial of Governor Kathy Hochul's motion to dismiss the two lawsuits to implement congestion pricing: "This is a victory for our broad coalition of transit riders, environmental advocates, and disability justice organizations. Judge Engoron rightfully denied the Governor Hochul’s motion to dismiss two critical lawsuits to restore congestion pricing. This development is a blow to the governor’s misguided belief that she has the ultimate...