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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
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
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
NYC Comptroller Lander Convenes New York’s Education Leaders to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander hosted community leaders, policymakers, educators, and students at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Wednesday, May 22 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of...

May 24, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller Lander Releases FY 2025 Executive Budget Analysis and Testifies to City Council

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released his office’s Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Analysis and testified to the City Council on New York City’s economy and City finances...

May 22, 2024 | Press Releases & StatementsTestimonies
Statement from Comptroller Brad Lander on Appellate Division’s Decision to Uphold Supreme Court Decision on Medicare Advantage

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to the Appellate Division's affirmation of the New York Supreme Court decision blocking the...

May 21, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander, Mayor Adams, Public Advocate Williams, NYCERS Pension Trustees, and Partners Celebrate $60 Million Investment in...

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and trustees of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System...

May 21, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
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