Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Digging down deep for gratitude

  John, In recent years, Thanksgiving keeps arriving at times with real barriers to feeling grateful. Hurricane Sandy. Trump’s elections. The pandemic. The war in Israel and Palestine. And more personally, Ady Barkan’s diagnosis with ALS in 2016, and his death just over a year ago.…

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November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM

MWBE Report: $6 billion+ asset increase

It’s not “woke.” It’s just the truth. Dear John,  Last weekend, I was excited to announce some good news at the National Action Network alongside Rev. Al Sharpton in Harlem:  Since my tenure as Comptroller began, the five NYC pension systems have increased  investments with Minority- and Women-owned…

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November 26, 2024 at 10:55 PM

NEW: Popular Annual Financial Report

You can't manage what you don't measure. Dear John,  You can’t manage what you don’t measure.  That’s why I am delighted to share the tenth Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) covering Fiscal Year 2024!  This report is a concise and simplified overview of the financial details contained in the pr…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM

We’ll say it again

Our November fundraising goal expires on Saturday   We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, John: New Yorkers can’t count on Mayor Adams to protect our city and its most vulnerable communities from Donald Trump’s cruel policies. Let us show you why: The New York Times New Yor…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Why we paused fundraising

Earlier this month, my campaign paused our fundraising for two weeks. Now I’m counting on you to make up ground.   John, If you’re like me, you know that New York is the greatest city in the world. But it doesn’t always feel that way. A lot of things feel out of control right now – …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 2:02 PM

November updates

It’s been a busy month in the Comptroller’s office.  Dear John,  It’s been a busy month, to say the least. From reckoning with election results and brush fires, to celebrating Diwali and Trans Awareness Month, our office has been busy working to deliver a safer, more affordable, more livable, and be…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Can I count on you?

A monthly contribution is an investment in our campaign.   Things aren’t particularly easy right now, John. But New Yorkers are resilient, and if there is one thing we do best, it’s standing up in dark times to defend our values. That starts with creating the change we want to see i…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Vivek Ramaswamy & Elon Musk

Brad’s history of holding Elon and Vivek accountable.   John, As you’ve probably heard, Donald Trump announced the “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” — a new government agency that Rolling Stone described as “the Department of Project 2025”. It will be led by Elon Musk and…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Giving NYCHA residents a voice

We need a real-time Vendor Scorecard. Dear John,  Yesterday, my office released a major new audit of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Our team of auditors set out to determine NYCHA residents’ satisfaction with repairs and maintenance, and to evaluate the agency’s oversight of contractor…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Democrats’ path forward

What Brad had to say about the road ahead:   John — Did you catch Brad on MSNBC? Brad joined Ayman Mohyeldin’s show on MSNBC to discuss the road ahead for our nation in the wake of this month’s devastating election results. You can click here to watch. The bottom line? Voters are p…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Huge news for New Yorkers

New Yorkers will finally see less traffic, cleaner air, and modernized subways.   Huge news, John: In a long-awaited win for the millions of people who ride the subway every day, the pause on congestion pricing has been lifted. New Yorkers will finally see less traffic, cleaner air,…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Mayor Adams joined Trump at the UFC. I’ll fight for you.

What fights should the Mayor show up for?   Did you see this, John? Donald Trump attended the UFC championship fight at Madison Square Garden this weekend — and brought his whole crew, including Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy. And for some reason, Mayor Adams joined them f…

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  Rosa Lander · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Did you see my dad’s message?

This hasn’t been an easy week, but the path ahead is clear.   Hey, it’s Rosa! I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss my dad’s message. This hasn’t been an easy week and a half, John. Especially as a young woman, the election results are tough to process. It’s scary to think about wha…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 1:06 AM

Eric Adams cannot accept a Trump pardon

Here’s what Brad told the New York Times:   John, We know you’re probably still reeling from last week’s devastating election results. We are too. But in the aftermath, one thing New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry about right now? Whether our own mayor will personally benefit from …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Congestion pricing VICTORY!

Governor Hochul will lift the pause on congestion pricing. Dear John,  Some much-needed good news in New York City: Today, Governor Hochul announced that she will lift the pause on the implementation of congestion pricing!  This is a long-awaited win for millions of hard-working straphangers who rid…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Protecting New York City under Trump

I promise to fight fiercely for New York   John, Today, my office released a new report that takes a sober look at the threats a Trump presidency poses to New York City’s budget, economy, infrastructure, and people. This is not a happy report, but it is a clear-eyed one. In assembli…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 6:40 PM

re: November economic report

New York by the latest numbers. No. 95 - November 13, 2024 New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: Igor Link A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, Last Tuesday, Donald Trump was elected to serve as the 47th President of the U.S. Even with a w…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 10, 2024 at 11:31 PM

New York City stands up

I understand the assignment. Will you help me get it done?   Dear John, Even with a few days of perspective, last week’s election still feels like a punch in the gut. I know many of you are still reeling from it, and with good reason. Donald Trump’s presidency is going to be a catas…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Today is Election Day!

Polls are open. Find you polling place now. Dear John,  Today is Election Day!  You can vote today anytime between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM at your assigned polling site. Look up your polling site here. FIND MY POLL SITE New York City voters showed up in record numbers during the early voting period. Now…

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November 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM

FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Some main takeaways. Dear New Yorkers,  Yesterday we published the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024!  This is more than just another acronym or dry report, John. The ACFR contains the City’s government-wide financial statements, providing a sound accounting foundation for the…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Nothing’s scarier than Donald Trump’s vision for our country

Democracy is on the ballot next Tuesday.   Happy Halloween, John! I’m spooked — and not just because today is Halloween. Democracy is on the ballot on November 5, and the vision that Donald Trump and his Republican allies have laid out for our country in their Project 2025 nightmar…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters

Unveiling a new plan to keep our streets safe. It happens to everyone.  You're coming out of the grocery store or the bodega, balancing the bags or the kids or the dog (or all three), when all of a sudden an e-bike swerves up onto the sidewalk and nearly knocks you over.  Talk to any New Yorker – in…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 1:35 AM

Donald Trump is a fascist.

Mayor Adams refuses to call him what he really is.   NYC needs a mayor who will protect us from an authoritarian – and yes, fascist – president. Not one who appears to be seeking a presidential pardon to avoid accountability for his own indictment. John, Donald Trump discredits our …

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October 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM

CORRECTED: Immigrants make NYC great

I am proud to honor immigrant New Yorkers. Century after century, generation after generation, one thing has always been true: Immigrants make New York City great. No question about it. This is a city built by immigrants, John. Our rich history of welcoming new people is what makes NYC the dynamic a…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 4:23 PM

20241026 Early Voting Civic Duty

I am proud to honor immigrant New Yorkers. Century after century, generation after generation, one thing has always been true: Immigrants make New York City great. No question about it. This is a city built by immigrants, John. Our rich history of welcoming new people is what makes NYC the dynamic a…

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October 26, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Early voting begins today

It’s our civic duty! Early voting starts today, John!  Yep, New York City voters can start casting their ballots early in person today, Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3.  You can vote today at your assigned early voting poll site. Look up your early voting poll site and hours here. FI…

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  Nick Astor · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM

re: Disability Employment Awareness Month

Supporting disabled New Yorkers in the workforce. John,  My name is Nick Astor, and I serve as the Constituency Liaison for People with Disabilities here in the Comptroller’s Office. You can learn more about my work in the office here.  This year, the Comptroller's Office was proud to officially spo…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

A deep dive into NYC’s Creative Economy

The the artistic and creative epicenter of the world. John,  New York City is the artistic and creative epicenter of the country and, in many respects, of the world.  It’s where world-class art museums meet the ad firms of Madison Avenue, where high fashion struts among the sound stages of Astoria a…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM

re: All hands on deck

It will take all of us to elect Kamala Harris, hold the Senate, and flip the House.   Election Day is officially less than two weeks from today, John. I am proudly voting for the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. I’ll also be voting YES on Ballot Proposal 1 an…

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October 22, 2024 at 9:38 PM

BIG climate finance announcement

It’s a sacred responsibility of the Comptroller’s Office to safeguard our pension investments. John,  Today we announced a significant next step in three of the New York City public pension funds’ plan to decarbonize our portfolio:  I support the exclusion of all midstream and downstream fossil fuel…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

October 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Did you see the news?

“Brad Lander raises most campaign funds among mayoral challengers”   John, did you see the news? “NYC Comptroller Brad Lander raises most campaign funds among mayoral challengers; Adams filing MIA” NY Daily News, 10/11/2024 Thanks to contributions from New Yorkers across the city, B…

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  LanderForNYC.com · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM

re: Trump victory

New Yorkers deserve a Mayor whose hopes for avoiding prison don’t hinge on Donald Trump winning the presidency.   John, The all-too-real possibility of a Trump win feels terrifying. Electing Kamala Harris as our 47th President of the United States is absolutely critical—for our futu…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Will you volunteer with me to ensure a Democratic victory on Nov 5?

We’re running out of time.   Hi, John, it's Brad. Like everyone else, I’m super stressed about the election on Tuesday, November 5 (and even post-season sports every night can only distract me so much). The all-too-real possibility of a Trump win feels terrifying – and at times, I …

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  Rebecca Rodriguez (via LanderforNYC.com) · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 8:01 PM

This borough

Our path to victory runs through this one borough   Hi John, Rebecca here from Brad’s campaign for Mayor! We’re doing everything we can to build a winning coalition, and I wanted to give you an inside quick look into one of our highest priorities in this race. As a native New Yorker…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 7:03 PM

re: October economic report

A deep dive into NYC's creative economy. No. 94 - October 16, 2024 New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, I hope you’re settling into autumn and enjoying your favorite part of the s…

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October 16, 2024 at 2:39 PM

TONIGHT: Liberty vs. Lynx watch party!

🏀🏀🏀   It's an incredible time to be a New York sports fan, John. 🏀 That’s why I’m so excited to invite you to our watch party for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, as the New York Liberty take on the Minnesota Lynx. Can you join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00 PM at Fulton Hall i…

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October 15, 2024 at 6:08 PM

BIG bond news, John!

We sold $820 million of social bonds that will finance the development of over 4,300 affordable housing units. John, do you know what a “social bond” is?  Social bonds are a type of municipal bond that highlights certain projects to improve life for New Yorkers. Here at the Comptroller’s office, we’…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM

The Mets, The Yankees, and the Liberty

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the postseason, thanks for being a part of ours.   Who are you rooting for, John? We’re not talking about the mayoral election (although we hope you’re rooting for Brad!) — we’re talking about New York City’s sports teams! The Mets, the Yank…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Did you see Brad’s message yesterday?

Thanks for everything you do.   Did you see Brad’s message yesterday, John? Thanks to this incredible grassroots team, our campaign has raised $4.5 million in direct contributions and matching funds this cycle — and 94% of the people who pitch in to this campaign are everyday New Yo…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 1:56 AM

Thank You, John!

We’ve raised a total of $4.5 million for our mayoral campaign, including expected matching funds from the City’s public funds program.   Dear John, Now that the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) filing deadline has passed, this is just a quick note to say: Thank You, John! The big news: …

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  Marek Barnette · [email protected]

October 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM

RSVP: Liberty vs. Lynx watch party

I’m hosting a watch party for Game 3   Hi, John, it’s Marek. I know this is a little last minute, but I want to invite you to something really exciting we’re cooking up. On Wednesday, October 16 I’m hosting a watch party for Game 3 of the WNBA finals with two of the biggest New York…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Who are you rooting for?

New Yorkers are showing up to root for our city   John, The past few months in New York City haven’t quite been a walk through the ballpark. Between Mayor Adams’ indictment and allegations of corruption swirling City Hall to the upcoming high-stakes presidential election, New Yorker…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM

How prepared is NYC for hurricane season?

Hurricane Milton made landfall this week Dear John,  We’re in the middle of a deadly Hurricane Season. Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall this month, lashing the South with deadly wind and flooding. The destruction these hurricanes left in their path is horrifying. I’m relieved so many peopl…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Waiting to hear from you, John

  John, Trust in public institutions — especially City Hall — is essential for democracy to function and for our city to flourish. But right now, trust in New York City government is at an all-time low. With each new subpoena, indictment, and cellphone seized from Mayor Adams’ inn…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Passing Prop 1

Help me organize for equal rights in NY.   On Tuesday, November 5, I'll be voting YES on Prop 1, John. This ballot proposal, formerly known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment, will protect LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and reproductive freedom, including abortion, by enshrining our right…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM

re: Accountability for New Yorkers

A few ways our office has been demanding accountability. What does accountability look like, John? It’s what the Office of the Comptroller is all about.  Through the tools of our office – including our audits, reports, and contract reviews – we examine how City agencies are functioning. We look to s…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM

A few hours left

I’m sorry for reaching out on a Sunday evening.   I’m sorry for emailing on a Sunday evening, John, but I wouldn’t be reaching out if it weren’t important. To be honest, raising money is my least favorite part of any campaign. But my team just informed me that we still haven’t hit o…

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  Rosa Lander · [email protected]

October 6, 2024 at 2:11 PM

The honest truth

  Hi John, it’s Rosa Lander. I’m reaching out today because I’m all in for #DadLander for NYC (okay, I may be a little biased). Seriously, though: We’re less than 24 hours out from our big Campaign Finance Board fundraising deadline*, but Dad is still pacing behind on our 300 donor…

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  Brad Lander for New York City · [email protected]

October 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

One of our most important deadlines this year

This is what we have on file for you.   John — Since Brad launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City, we’ve seen an outstanding response from New Yorkers in all five boroughs who are hungry for better leadership. But it’s barely been two months, and we’re already quickly appro…

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  Rebecca Rodriguez (via LanderforNYC.com) · [email protected]

October 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM

One question

Do you trust Mayor Adams to serve your best interests?   Hi John, It’s Rebecca, senior adviser to Brad’s campaign for Mayor. Today I’m just following up on a question Brad wanted me to ask… Do you trust Mayor Adams to serve your best interests? If your answer is no, chip in now befo…

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