Brad Lander has a Scott Stringer problem — and vice versa.
Lefty city comptroller and mayoral hopeful Brad Lander — who once pushed a $1 billion “defund the police” cut to the NYPD — is changing his tune on fighting crime. Lander unveiled a public safety “blueprint” Tuesday that promises,
Ultra-progressive city Comptroller Brad Lander, who once fought to defund the police, claims to have seen the light now that he’s running for mayor; he’s also offering a great price on a bridge down by Front Street.
In a turn from his push for deep cuts to the NYPD’s budget, Brad Lander vowed Tuesday he would as mayor take steps to hire more police officers while acknowledging progressive Democrats like
The New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate said enlarging the fund is necessary to prepare for possible federal funding cuts.
Though the comptroller disagrees with Mayor Eric Adams on many things, he emphasized one major point of agreement: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. She took over the department in November, and immediately started cleaning house. Lander came out in full support, promising to keep her in her current position if elected.
The city’s five funds — which control more than $270 billion in assets that bankroll pensions for retired municipal workers — hold nearly $1.7 billion in Israeli government bonds, in
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D) on Monday called on Mayor Eric Adams to prove he can continue to govern amid calls for his resignation after the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped charges against the mayor in what prosecutors alleged was a quid ...
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of New York City, the political crisis facing Mayor Eric Adams, the issue around illegal immigration, safety in the city,
In the race to become New York City's next mayor, all eyes are on the potential candidacy of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. City Comptroller Brad Lander did not hold back Tuesday when asked about the prospect of a Cuomo comeback campaign.
Political clubs in a vote-rich part of Manhattan, which endorsed Stringer for mayor four years ago, are backing others this cycle.
Protesters from the climate justice organization Planet Over Profit interrupted New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s keynote speech at the “Legal Colloquium: The New Climate Fiduciaries” event hosted by the Law School on Friday.