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Just Cause Law Has Reduced Arbitrary Firings as NYC Fast Food Industry Continues to Grow, Comptroller Lander’s Report Finds

New York, NY – In a new report, Open for Business: More Jobs, Restaurants, and Protections under New York City's Fast Food Just Cause law, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that the city’s fast food industry grew in the years following the enactment of the NYC's Just Cause law for fast food workers (Local Laws 1 and 2 of 2021) as it simultaneously reduced arbitrary firings and strengthened anti-retaliation protections in the industry. "From Starbucks to Cava, the Fast Food...

New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook No. 108 – December 2025

A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, When I penned my first cover note for the “New York By the Numbers” Monthly Economic Newsletter four years ago, we were in the midst of the Omicron surge of Covid-19. Office attendance had plunged to just 18%. Private employment, tourism, and Broadway revenues were still far below pre-pandemic levels. Over the past 48 newsletters, we’ve tracked all of those numbers, and many more. We’ve reported to you monthly on labor market...

Statement from Comptroller Lander on Decision by Pension Board to Table Action on BlackRock and Fidelity Investment Mandates

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a statement on the decision by trustees of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) to table his recommendation to rebid BlackRock’s U.S. public equities index mandates and terminate that of active manager Fidelity following an evaluation of their decarbonization plans. During today’s monthly investment meeting, Comptroller Lander reiterated his call for these changes to the Systems’ portfolios, and proposed that the trustees vote on these motions. The...

Comptroller Brad Lander Calls for Major School Bus System Overhaul

New York, NY — In a new audit and accompanying policy report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander exposed the dire state of citywide school bus services and urged City Hall to address a failing system plagued by chronic lateness, missed routes, and a lack of accountability that underserves children experiencing homelessness, and disproportionately impacts students with disabilities.  New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the United States, transports over 145,000 public, charter, and private school students...

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