But the report also found the system can work better: Insufficient oversight, limited data tracking, and payment delays by the Adams Administration hinder community efforts to improve public safety and prevent gun violence. New York, NY—In a new report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that the New York City Crisis Management System’s (CMS) Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs reduced gun violence by 21 percent where it was deployed, leading to 1,567 fewer shootings citywide between 2012 and 2024. ...
New York, NY—New York City Comptroller Brad Lander issued the following statement: “Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and his loser lackies—Elon Musk and Kristi Noem—acted illegally when they stole $80 million from New York City’s bank account. Seizing our Congressionally-authorized, FEMA-approved money was nothing more than attempted retribution against immigrants seeking asylum, many of them sent here on buses by Governor Abbott from Texas. Like all of Trump’s illegal efforts to freeze and seize Congressionally-authorized funds, this action harmed taxpayers...
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander delivered testimony City Council Finance Committee Oversight Hearing on the Preliminary FY26 Budget. Comptroller Lander's testimony as prepared for delivery is below here: Speaker Adams, Chair Brannan, members of the Finance Committee and of the City Council, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today at what is a pivotal moment for our city. I look forward to discussing the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget, our perspective on the economic outlook...
New York, NY – “Last week Wells Fargo made their short-sighted view of the economic impact of the climate crisis abundantly clear by abandoning their net zero targets and undermining the urgent need for corporate accountability in addressing climate change. “Wells Fargo disingenuously claims that the conditions necessary to facilitate a just transition are outside of its control, conveniently ignoring the bank’s own role in proactively pouring $55 billion into fossil fuel projects. The destructive impacts of climate change threaten...