Investing in NYC’s Infrastructure

Updates

Letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chair Janno Lieber, and NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez re:...

Governor Kathy Hochul Executive Chambers, State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO Metropolitan Transportation Authority 2 Broadway,...

June 17, 2024
Is New York City Ready for Rain?

Executive Summary Extreme rainfall is now a regular part of New York’s climate reality. When Hurricane Ida hit New York...

April 22, 2024
The Need for Better AIMS

New York City’s annual infrastructure survey report estimated in 2020 that the maintenance costs of the Riverside Park Bridge W....

March 15, 2024
NYC Comptroller Report Finds $12 Billion Increase in City’s Debt Capacity, Proposed in State Budget, is Both Reasonable...

New York, NY — In a new report and debt affordability study released today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander evaluates the cost of capital projects...

March 14, 2024
Testimony of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander at the New York City Council Joint Hearing of the...

Thank you Chair Brooks-Powers and Chair Won, and Members of the Transportation & Infrastructure and Contracts Committees, for the invitation...

February 14, 2024
Testimony of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Local...

Good morning, Chair Braunstein & Chair Thiele, Members of the Cities and Local Governments Committees, and members of the public....

December 14, 2023
Comptroller Brad Lander Issues Annual Report on Capital Debt & Obligations, Unveils New Web Resource Focusing on NYC’s...

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations for fiscal year 2024,...

December 1, 2023
Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations

A Message from the New York City Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, I am pleased to release my office’s Annual Report...

December 1, 2023
Following Historic Storm and Flooding, Comptroller Lander Launches Investigation Into City’s Management of Extreme Rainfall

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced his office is launching an investigation into the City’s...

October 5, 2023
Initiation of Investigation into City’s Progress on Extreme Weather Preparedness Commitments

The Honorable Eric Adams Mayor City Hall New York, NY 10007 Re: Initiation of Investigation into City’s Progress on Extreme...

October 5, 2023
New York State’s Use of Federal Roadway Funds Overlooks Key Climate and Transportation Safety Goals, NYC Comptroller’s Report...

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the bipartisan infrastructure law passed by Congress, is bringing a large infusion...

August 4, 2023
Shifting Gears

Executive Summary The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) marks one of the largest infusions of federal funding into...

August 4, 2023
Comptroller’s Office Updates Agency Directive to Streamline Capital Project Approvals

New York, NY – The New York City Comptroller’s Office announced updated guidance to City agencies that streamlines approvals for...

February 21, 2023
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Issues Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations for Fiscal Year 2023

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations for fiscal year...

December 1, 2022
Ten Years After Sandy

Executive Summary Superstorm Sandy laid bare the vulnerabilities of New York City’s coastal communities and infrastructure. The storm resulted in...

October 13, 2022
Testimony of Chief Climate Officer Louise Yeung Before the New York City Council Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure...

Thank you to Chairs Brooks-Powers and Kagan for convening this important hearing, and for the opportunity to testify today. My...

April 19, 2022
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