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

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...

December 19, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
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...

December 18, 2025 | Newsletter
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...

December 17, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
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...

December 17, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander Releases Annual Report, Warning of Fiscal Challenges Amid Federal Cuts and Adams Administration’s Shortsighted Planning

New York, NY – In the Annual Report on the State of the City’s Economy and Finances, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander outlines the fiscal challenges confronting the City...

December 16, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
New York City Faces Record High Youth Mental Health Crisis: Comptroller Lander’s Report

New York, NY — Under resourced New York City Public Schools are facing a growing youth mental health crisis, according to a new report from New York City Comptroller Brad...

December 9, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and Trustees of the City’s Five Public Pension Systems Release Annual Shareowner Initiatives Report...

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and trustees of the five New York City public pension systems (the Systems) released the annual Shareholder Initiatives Postseason Report for the...

December 9, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
Merit-based Reductions to Prison Sentences are an Economic and Social Boon to New York State, Comptroller Lander Finds

New York, NY — In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that proposed Earned Time Act (S.342/A.1085) — which would expand the rights of incarcerated people to...

December 4, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
Testimony of Nicholas Astor, Constituency Liaison for People with Disabilities, Before the Port Authority of New York and...

Thank you Port Authority Board of Commissioners for holding this meeting. My name is Nicholas Astor, Constituency Liaison for People with Disabilities at the New York City Comptroller's Office, and...

December 4, 2025 | Testimonies
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Issues Annual Report on Capital Debt & Obligations for Fiscal Year 2026

New York, NY — Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The report analyzes the City of New York’s...

December 1, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Lander Recommends Pension Boards Drop BlackRock, Fidelity, and PanAgora Due to Inadequate Decarbonization Plans

New York, NY — Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a Net Zero Implementation Plan update to trustees of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS), Teachers’...

November 26, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller’s Office Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report

New York, NY — Today, the Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2025. The PAFR provides the public...

November 24, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander Announces Nearly $32B in Pension Investments Allocated to Diverse and Emerging Asset Managers

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Fiscal Year 2025 report of pension investments and commitments with minority- and women-owned asset management firms. Over the...

November 20, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
Testimony of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Before the New York City Council: Protecting New York City...

Good morning Chair Restler and Members of the Committee, and thank you for convening this important hearing on protecting New York City from federal overreach. This is an urgent moment....

November 20, 2025 | Testimonies
Statement from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander on Proceeding to Trial for September 18th Arrest at 26 Federal Plaza

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander requested to proceed to federal trial over his September 18th arrest on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza, attempting to...

November 18, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements
Executive Deputy Comptroller for Budget & Finance Francesco Brindisi Provides Testimony to Industrial Development Agency on Western Rail...

New York, NY – Today, Executive Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Finance Francesco Brindisi testified to the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) against the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) Amendment for the Western...

November 18, 2025 | Press Releases & StatementsTestimonies
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