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Statement from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander on the FY25 Adopted Budget

New York, NY — In response to the budget agreement for New York City’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget announced by Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams, New York City...

June 28, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Testifying to MTA Board, Comptroller Lander Denounces Governor’s Decision to Pause Congestion Pricing

New York, NY — In a direct appeal to the MTA Board today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander continued to press his case against the Governor’s last-minute about-face on...

June 26, 2024 | Press Releases & StatementsTestimonies
NYC Comptroller Sues Building Services Contractor for 421-a Prevailing Wage Violations at Two Apartment Complexes

New York, NY — The New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law filed lawsuits against Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services — divisions of Planned Companies — for failure...

June 26, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Lander’s Statement on the NYC Charter Revision Commission’s Preliminary Staff Report

In response to the 2024 New York City Charter Revision Commission releasing its preliminary staff report today, Comptroller Brad Lander issued the following statement:   “The Mayor’s hastily appointed Charter Revision Commission swung...

June 24, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYPD’s ShotSpotter Gunshot-Detection System Overwhelmingly Sends Officers to Locations Where No Confirmed Shooting Occurred, New Audit Uncovers

Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s office released an audit of the New York Police Department (NYPD)'s use of ShotSpotter—an auditory gunfire location and detection technology—and found the alerts...

June 20, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander on Competitive RFPs for Asylum Seeker Services 

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement: “After two years, it is good to finally see the Adams Administration move toward replacing expiring emergency contracts for asylum...

June 18, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Testimony of Khalil Sulker, Strategic Organizer for Community Safety and Restorative Justice, Before the Board of Corrections Hearing...

Thank you for your ongoing work to demand accountability of the NYC Department of Correction and for initiating this rulemaking process concerning restrictive housing in correctional facilities and compliance with...

June 17, 2024 | Testimonies
Testimony of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Before the Charter Revision Commission on New Fiscal Framework Proposal

Thank you, Chair Scissura and members of the Charter Revision Commission, for the opportunity to testify before you today. I will be outlining five proposals to strengthen the City’s fiscal...

June 13, 2024 | Testimonies
Statement from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and Investors on US Supreme Court ruling in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Trillium Asset Management and PIRC, today released a statement following the US Supreme Court ruling in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney,...

June 13, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander & Coalition of Legal Experts and Potential Plaintiffs Announce Plan to Explore Legal Avenues to...

New York, NY — Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and a broad coalition of legal experts, potential plaintiffs, and advocates announced they are exploring all legal avenues, including multiple...

June 12, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Testimony of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander to the New York City Council Committee on Consumer and...

Thank you, Chair Menin and Members of the New York City Council’s Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection for convening this hearing and providing the opportunity to testify on critical...

June 12, 2024 | Testimonies
New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook No. 90 – June 11, 2024

A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, Last month, Mayor Adams empaneled a Charter Revision Commission, ostensibly to review the City Charter and propose ways to improve City government....

June 11, 2024 | Newsletter
NYC Comptroller Lander Convenes Prevailing Wage Council with NYS DOL Commissioner Reardon and Statewide Labor Leaders

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander convened the Prevailing Wage Council meeting on Thursday, June 6, bringing together leaders from labor, the contractor community, workers’ centers, and...

June 10, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Lander Proposes Charter Revisions to Better Manage New York City’s Finances

Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander proposed a comprehensive set of enhancements to New York City’s fiscal framework to solidify New York City’s financial foundation for the future. Five...

June 7, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
In Honor of Pride Month, Comptroller Lander Releases 2024 LGBTQIA+ Guide

In honor of Pride Month, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander published his annual 2024 LGBTQIA+ Guide, a comprehensive directory of nearly 240 organizations and services designed to address the...

June 3, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
DOC DASHBOARD UPDATE: NYC Comptroller Releases New Monthly Data on Department of Correction Operations

New York, NY – Today, the New York City Comptroller’s Office released its monthly update to the Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard, available here.  Key monthly DOC metrics show:  DOC jails housed...

May 30, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
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