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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 2m

Two years ago in our report “Shifting Gears,” I called for NY State to move away from outdated highway expansion policies—and prioritize bipartisan IIJA funding to reduce congestion and emissions, repair infrastructure, and improve safety.

Shifting Gears

Executive Summary The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) marks one of the largest infusions of federal funding into the nation’s infrastructure of the last century. This legislation wi...

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 2m

After advocacy from thousands of New Yorkers, @governor.ny.gov and the state DOT tabled two major highway expansion projects—the Cross Bronx Expressway and Route 17.

Grateful for a leader who defends mass transit from bullies in D.C. who have never stepped foot onto the subway!

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 10m

Can't wait to join Bricks and Mortals's powerhouse panel at their Faith-Based Property Summit on Tuesday, October 21. We'll be talking about faith-based affordable housing and Housing First.

Sign up here and join us: faithownedpropertysummit.org

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 20h

As I told @KatyTurNBC, Donald Trump's political retribution against @NewYorkStateAG is pure tyranny. Tish James is a fearless fighter for New Yorkers, and we have her back all the way.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 21h

1.8 million NYC residents rely on SNAP, including 560,000 children.

Donald Trump's new SNAP rules, including draconian "work documentation," are unfathomably cruel and will hurt thousands of New Yorkers and burden taxpayers.

Big changes are coming to SNAP. Thousands in NY risk losing benefits.

The Trump administration sped up the implementation of new work rules for the federal food stamp program.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s be clear: we should be working to close Rikers, not turning it into a deportation outpost for ICE.

Tiffany Cabán @tiffanycaban.bsky.social · 6d

I’m introducing a law today to keep ICE off Rikers. We must protect New Yorkers from modern-day storm troopers.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 4d

There is no investment more responsible than paying restaurant and service industry workers a living wage.

I'll always stand with One Fair Wage to call for an end to subminimum wages so that our businesses, our working families, and our city can thrive!

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Street vendors—many of whom are immigrants—create jobs and enliven NYC's food culture. Yet every day, NYPD roams the streets, targeting them.

@council.nyc.gov must pass the Street Vendor Reform Package to end criminalization of vendors and increase access to licenses and permits.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to stand with @workersjusticep.bsky.social in calling for @council.nyc.gov to pass @justinbrannan.bsky.social's Int 1332, which would eliminate unjust deactivations of app-based delivery workers.

Deliveristas are hardworking essential workers who deserve secure jobs and just pay.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Truly great to hear that the state DOT scrapped proposals for its Cross Bronx Expressway "traffic diversion" that would put significant environmental and health burdens on the South Bronx.

Grateful for @governor.ny.gov's leadership and for listening to thousands of residents across the borough.

Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 5d

NEW: The NY State Dept. of Transportation announced that it would not build a "traffic diversion" structure — essentially a highway expansion, according to critics — when it repairs an elevated section of the Cross Bronx Expressway. buff.ly/hV6ujZf

State DOT Scraps Cross Bronx Expansion Road On Highway Repair Plan - Streetsblog New York City

The state Department of Transportation will not build a "traffic diversion" structure next to the Cross Bronx Expressway — a highway expansion project that Streetsblog exposed.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Now is the time to meet Trump's tyranny and violent takeover of cities in the tradition of nonviolent protest.

Through court watching, through peaceful resistance, through building an inclusive democracy—we will stand up for our neighbors and our values. #HandsOffNYC

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Via @nyamnews.bsky.social:

Our office found that excessive force complaints against the NYPD have surged in past three years to highest since 2013—a dramatic increase during Mayor Adams's tenure.

NYC comptroller finds spike in excessive force allegations against NYPD

The NYC Comptroller’s Office has found growing excessive force allegations against the NYPD in the past three years.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 9d

Chag Sukkot Sameach, New Yorkers!

Sukkot is a wonderful reminder of our wanderings and our shared fragility—and that the only way through is solidarity.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 11d

Ended the day at 26 Federal Plaza with the Lab Shul All Faith Atonement Rally for Justice and Peace.

We prayed for peace and held hands together in a circle of courage and compassion, committed to change.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 11d

Grateful to Rabbis for Ceasefire, @jfrejnyc.bsky.social and the other organizers of yesterday's mass mourning and collective atonement at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Let us steady and care for one another, and persevere together. #YomKippur

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 12d

The city's Quarterly Cash Report for Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 is here. ⬇️

By the end of FY25, the cash balance stood at $12.229 billion, compared to $10.410 billion at the end of FY24.

More:

New York City Quarterly Cash Report

Summary The City began FY 2025 (FY25) with $10.410 billion in cash-on-hand, versus $12.387 billion at the start of FY24. During FY25, the City’s cash balances averaged $10.882 billion, compared to $10...

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 12d

Trump and Kristi Noem and Tricia McLaughlin can say what they want.

But Americans can see with our own eyes what's happening. And we're not going to stop showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 13d

The violence by ICE at 26 Federal Plaza is really escalating—with innocent journalists and civilians being thrown to the ground by masked agents.

I explained to @nicollewallace.bsky.social how it's all unfolding.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 13d

Comptroller Brad Lander's statement on the federal government shutdown:

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 13d

Funding for infrastructure projects is not a political pawn. New Yorkers reject this asinine, authoritarian move.

And we will not back down.

Trump admin halts $18B in funding for NYC

OMB Director Russ Vought revealed the withholding of funds.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 13d

Relieved to learn that there are no injuries resulting from the gas explosion at Alexander Avenue and E 135th Street in the Bronx this morning, and grateful to first responders on the scene.

Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 14d

The FDNY said it is responding to a partial building collapse at a NYCHA building in the south Bronx following a reported gas explosion.

Read more: http://specne.ws/hrNm2m

FDNY responding to partial building collapse at Bronx NYCHA complex

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 14d

Wishing New Yorkers observing Yom Kippur a safe and meaningful fast.

G’mar Chatimah Tova!

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 14d

ICE is terrorizing our communities with uncontrolled excessively violent behavior.

Last week, Comptroller Lander and I demanded DOJ criminally investigate an ICE agent who assaulted a mother in front of her two children.

This type of behavior isn’t “law enforcement.” It must be held to account.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 14d

The ICE officer who violently shoved a woman at 26 Federal Plaza was reinstated without explanation.

Yesterday, multiple photojournalists were assaulted by masked officers.

@repdangoldman.bsky.social and I are demanding answers from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and Secretary Kristi Noem.

Comptroller Lander and Congressman Goldman Letter to DHS Sec. Noem re Reinstatement of ICE Officer and Misconduct at 26 Federal Plaza

The Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Mr. Todd M. Lyons Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C. 20024 Dear Secret...

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 14d

Check out the definitive rankings of the City's worst companies on our Employer Wall of Shame:

Employer Wall of Shame

EmployerWall of ShameThere are over 225,000 private firms that employ workers in New York City, the vast majority of which are not identified in the Dashboard for workplace violations.[1] Of the thous...

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