LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 8:35 PM

John, will you make calls or knock doors?

We’re running out of time.   There are only 33 days until Election Day, John. In a second, we are going to ask you to participate in volunteer actions to help elect Democrats in November. But first, will you sign up as a volunteer on Brad’s Mayoral campaign? Our volunteers are activ…

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October 3, 2024 at 2:16 PM

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Are you hungry for honest leadership?   John, Did you know that every contribution to our campaign from a New York City resident (up to $250) is matched 8-to-1 by the City’s public matching funds program? That means if you pitch in $5, it will be matched with $40 from the city! D…

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  David Lander · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 9:15 PM

REPLY ALL: Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!

What dad wouldn’t be happy to have his son use his 80th birthday as a fundraiser?   Brad, Thanks for the lovely birthday message! Really, it would have been fine if you had just shared it with your mom and me — rather than with thousands of strangers on your email list. (But they ar…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!

Sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!   Dear John, Today is a very special day: It’s my Dad’s 80th Birthday! So I’m on my way to St. Louis to celebrate, and to spend Rosh Hashanah with him, my mom, and our family there. And I’m grateful for the chance to tell you a lit…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Urgent

We will not be campaigning or fundraising on October 7   Hi John, it’s Brad. To say the past two weeks in New York City have been eventful would be an understatement. With so many developments — from the Liberty and the Mets making the playoffs, to the constant drip, drip, drip of r…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Congestion pricing victory!

An important update Dear John,  I have an important update about an ongoing legal fight: Last Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron rightfully denied Governor Kathy Hochul’s motion to dismiss two critical lawsuits to restore congestion pricing. The battle isn’t over. But right now, this is a victory for our …

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 12:39 AM

3 reasons

We’ll give you 3 reasons to pitch in today.   There’s so much news swirling around City Hall, here are 3 reasons to pitch in before we close out our September fundraising at midnight tonight, John: Early investment in Brad’s campaign for change is key. We need a solid foundation of…

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  Louise Yeung · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Climate Week in review

Climate solutions by and for New Yorkers Dear John,  Last week was quite the week here in NYC – and it was also Climate Week, no less! Even with so much news going on, the work of our office continues.  I’m Louise Yeung, Chief Climate Officer here at the Office of the Comptroller. From making sure t…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM

fwd: Mayor Adams should step down

The Mayor was charged with five criminal charges.   ICYMI: On Wednesday, Mayor Adams was indicted on five criminal charges — including bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions — that call into question the fundamental integrity of his leadership and …

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Mayor Adams should resign

For the good of the city, Mayor Adams should resign.   John, As I’m sure you’ve probably heard, Mayor Adams was indicted on federal charges yesterday. It’s a sad day for NYC. Trust in our public institutions — especially City Hall — is essential for our local democracy to function a…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM

New Yorkers deserve honest leadership

“Adams fends off federal probe”   This headline from the Commercial Observer says it all, John: Commercial Observer, 09/17/2024 While the Adams Administration faces four separate federal corruption probes, Brad just released an actionable, four-step plan to root out and prevent cor…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Brad needs your help sending a message

We have to rally all the grassroots support we can.   John, Our September fundraising deadline is six days* away, and it’s crucial that we rally all the grassroots support we can. Here’s why: We have less than two weeks to fundraise before our next big New York City Campaign Finance…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 9:57 PM

RSVP: Phone banks and canvassing!

It's crunch time   It's crunch time for our democracy, John. Over the next 41 days, I’ll be doing everything I can to take back the House, hold the Senate, and elect Kamala Harris the 47th president of the United States. And I’m excited to share a first round of organizing events – …

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM

NEW: Agency management dashboard

How well are City agencies doing? Dear New Yorkers,  Like I always say, we can’t manage what we can’t measure. And as you may already know, here at the Comptroller’s office we love a good dashboard.  That’s why I’m excited to announce a new online transparency tool that shows how well City agencies …

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 4:22 PM

The child care crisis

  John, “Dad” Lander knows that caring for our children — whether we do it ourselves or share the responsibility with family or child care educators — is one of the most rewarding parts of life. But it’s also incredibly difficult. Along with housing, child care is too expensive and…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Dizzy

The whirlwind of headlines out of City Hall is enough to make a person dizzy.   John: The whirlwind of troubling headlines about Mayor Adams’ administration is enough to make a person dizzy. If you want stable, focused, honest leadership at City Hall — can you rush a contribution o…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM

In the wake of multiple FBI investigations, I could write an entire email

  John, Yesterday, I gave a speech at the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) Power Breakfast to share my vision for our city. Some of the things I talked about include reining in the chaos caused by the rise of mopeds and e-bikes, and the urgent need to construct more afforda…

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September 19, 2024 at 10:13 PM

My ABNY Power Breakfast Speech

A real conversation about NYC We all love New York City, John.  As Comptroller, I’m dedicated not just to preserving what’s already great about New York, but to making room for new ideas and developments that will make it even better.  That’s going to require much better management, honest leadershi…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 9:11 PM

A few quick questions for you

  Today, I have just a few quick questions for you, John. They’re about public integrity. Look, what's happening in City Hall right now is deadly serious. The alarming reports about corruption plaguing Mayor Adams have reached a fever pitch. 1. Do you think we need more accountabil…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Fighting corruption through procurement

This moment of crisis Dear John,  Today I unveiled a 4-step plan to guard against corruption and strengthen oversight in City government contracting. These reforms will protect public integrity, prevent waste, and improve City services for all New Yorkers. The City must immediately:  Strengthen ove…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month

Honoring the Latine community Dear New Yorkers,Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s Sadye (Chief Equity Officer and Salvadoreña) and Josh (Equity Coordinator and Boricua). The diversity in the Latine Community in New York City and around the world is striking and expansive. We cut across languages, …

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  Rebecca Rodriguez · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 8:23 PM

RSVP: Electing 2024 Democrats Kick-Off Call

Can you join tomorrow?   Hi John! It’s Rebecca Rodriguez, senior advisor to Brad’s campaign for Mayor. I hope you’re having a great weekend! Did you see Brad’s email below? You’re invited to our organizing kick off call tomorrow, September 16 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP now if you have…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Is there anything we can say?

  John, we have a quick question for you: Is there anything we can say to convince you to pitch in $10 to Brad Lander’s campaign for Mayor before tonight’s mid-month fundraising deadline? What if we told you that Brad is a leader with integrity, and made sure the Comptroller’s offi…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci

What do Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci all have in common?   John, What do Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci all have in common? They’re all featured on Brad’s “Employer Wall of Shame” as some of New York City’s worst bosses. Brad’s office just unveiled a new online dashboard to help New Yorkers…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 10:56 PM

re: NYCHA

Have you heard about our resident audit committee? Dear New Yorkers,  Generations of New Yorkers have grown up in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing, with deeply-rooted communities that contribute to our vibrant city. Home to over 360,000 residents across all five boroughs, it was creat…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Public integrity

Thank you, John   Dear John, I’m about to ask you to donate to our campaign to deliver strong, experienced leadership to City Hall, but first let me explain why it’s important to give now, if you can. I take public accountability very seriously. I take honesty very seriously. I alwa…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Job #1: housing affordability

My interview with the Commercial Observer   John, I recently spoke with the Commercial Observer about New York City’s housing crisis, my history of work on affordable housing and community development, and my plans to make our city more affordable for New York’s working families. P…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

RSVP: organizing kick-off call

Can you join?   Dear John, Are you excited to make Kamala Harris the 47th President of the United States? Do you have a deep desire to defeat Donald Trump and send his cronies packing? Have you thought about what it will take to save our Senate majority, take back the House, and ele…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM

9/11

Never forget. Dear New Yorkers,  Today, we remember the victims and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  We have eternal gratitude to the firefighters and officers who rushed into those burning towers — knowing very clearly that they were unlikely to come out again — to save…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM

re: September Economic Spotlight

We're watching the numbers. No. 93 - September 10, 2024 New York by the Numbers  Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook  READ MORE Photo Credit: Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers,I hope you enjoyed the last gasps of summer and getting back into the school …

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Standing up to Walmart and Costco

  John, As New York City Comptroller, I’m fighting to ensure that pharmaceutical giants like Walmart and Costco do their duty to provide lifesaving medication abortion for women who need it. But anti-abortion activists across the country aren’t happy about it — and they’re pushing …

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Brad wants to hear from you, John

Share your top 3 issues:   Have you taken Brad’s campaign issues survey yet, John? Grassroots supporters just like you helped us kick off Brad’s campaign for Mayor with a great first month. So, we want to hear what issues matter most to you and your family to inform our campaign str…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

September 7, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Did you catch Brad’s interview with Marcia Kramer?

  John, did you catch Brad’s interview on CBS? Last week, Brad sat down with Marcia Kramer to talk about his mayoral campaign. They discussed Brad’s priorities for housing and higher education, and how affordability is on everyone’s mind. Click here to watch the full interview, the…

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

September 6, 2024 at 7:35 PM

One month from today

This is our chance to show the strength of our movement.   Hi John — Rebecca from Brad Lander’s campaign for Mayor here! Today marks one month from a very important date for our campaign, so I wanted to personally email you and explain why we’re counting on your support. Before I do…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM

The first date in court

Big update on congestion pricing Big news in the legal fight to reinstate congestion pricing, John. There is officially a court date.  On September 27, attorneys representing both sides will present their arguments before a judge in the Riders Alliance v. Hochul and City Club of New York v. Hochul c…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM

re: FBI Raid

We need honest, trustworthy leadership.   John, did you see this breaking news? It truly brings me no joy to share this news. I love this city – and now more than ever, New York City needs leadership we can trust. But amidst an unending stream of stories about the Adams Administrat…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 9:22 PM

NEW: Wall of Shame for bad employers

Accountability? We’ve got it. Dear John,  BIG news for all New Yorkers who care about Workers’ Rights:  We just launched a new Employer Violations Dashboard, a searchable transparency tool that tracks workplace violations across New York City. It’s the first-ever comprehensive labor violations dashb…

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September 2, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Happy Labor Day

  It's Labor Day, John, and I hope you're soaking up the last bits of summer while giving thanks to the power of unions. After all, unions are a big part of why we have weekends and paid vacation days in the first place. I learned from my parents (my mom was a public school guidanc…

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August 31, 2024 at 6:23 PM

your first donation to Brad

  John — Sorry to reach out on the long weekend, but this is important… We’ve made great progress toward our first end-of-month fundraising goal as an official Mayoral campaign. However, we’re still only about 85% of the way to our target with only a matter of hours left to reach i…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 9:17 PM

“New York City’s Chaos Mayor”

  John, One month ago today, we launched this campaign for Mayor of New York City — and you’ve made it a great month since then. Over 1,200 of you have contributed to help us out of the gate (more than half first-time donors). And many more have told me how much you like our launch…

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  LanderforNYC.com · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM

We don’t have bad news — we’ve got B(r)ad news

  John, Today, we’re reaching out with good news and Brad news. The good news is that when Brad announced his campaign to be the next Mayor of New York City, we had a phenomenal response from grassroots supporters across the city. And we’re happy to report that we don’t have bad ne…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM

John, will you take our survey?

Survey for John Dear John,  Every week we send emails with the latest news from our office, but this week I want to try something a little different. This week, I want to hear from YOU, John. Will you please take our official survey to provide feedback about our email newsletter and the issues you c…

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  Team Lander · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Short

  John — We’ll keep this short since we know your inbox is probably full of emails just like this one right now. Since Brad launched his campaign for Mayor, he’s been criss-crossing the city... Standing up for workers in the Bronx Listening to NYCHA residents in Staten Island Hol…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 1:21 AM

Flashing forward

  John, It’s the end of August, and undoubtedly your inbox is crowded with back to school reminders, end of summer sales… and Democratic fundraising emails. And look, I know — since launching my campaign for Mayor, we’ve been sending you a lot of emails. So I wanted to take a quick…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 1:07 PM

All our kids

  Dear John, Wow. What a night last Thursday. And what a week. I wrote you last Sunday night from LaGuardia, waiting for my flight, which wound up being canceled amidst thunderstorms. So Assemblymember Latrice Walker (whom I ran into at the airport, along with her daughter) and I d…

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August 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM

re: Affordability

  John, It’s the last day of the DNC convention in Chicago, and between all the balloons, inspiring speeches, and dazzling graphics, Democrats are hard at work organizing behind the issues. From breakout sessions on “Solutions to America’s Housing Crisis” and student debt relief, t…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 8:38 PM

My response to Rep. Jim Jordan

Dear John,  When U.S. House Judiciary chairs Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Thomas Massie send your office a letter demanding information about the New York City pension funds’ responsible investing efforts, what do you do?  You reply with a letter providing the details requested – but you make the syste…

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  Comptroller Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM

re: August

Pension returns, audit findings, and more What an eventful few weeks it’s been, John. From our hard-hitting investigation into the City’s $432 million no-bid contract with DocGo to rallying with UAW workers, it’s been a busy August in the Comptroller’s Office as we work to make our city more afforda…

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  Brad Lander · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Your top #3 issues, John

Share what’s on your mind here:   Greetings from the DNC Convention, John. From AFT to the New York State Nurses Association, I was thrilled to see so many unions represented. At today’s Labor Caucus meeting, we heard from RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum on how American workers are…

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August 19, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Heading to Chicago

It’s great to feel joy — and hope for a shared democratic future.   Dear John, I’ll admit it: a month ago, when I thought about attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention, I imagined myself trudging toward Chicago, glumly trying to stave off doom in the fight for our democrac…

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