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...
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to reports that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted: "First and foremost, this is a sad day for New Yorkers. Trust in public institutions — especially City Hall — is essential for our local democracy to function and for our city to flourish. The hardworking people of New York City deserve a city government and leadership they can trust. Right now, they don’t have it....