Wall Street bonuses rise 9% to an all-time high of $49.2 billion in 2025, according to the NY comptroller.
Wall Street bonuses are set to increase by 9%, reaching an unprecedented $49.2 billion in 2025, as indicated by annual projections from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. He cautioned Mayor Zoran Mamdani about the necessity of a strong financial sector for New York City’s prosperity. DiNapoli noted that the average bonus last year was […]
Mamdani’s plan for balancing the budget might lead to even greater issues next year, according to NYC Comptroller Levine.
Concerns Over Mayor Mamdani’s Budget Plan Comptroller Mark Levine has expressed skepticism about Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposal to use $1.2 billion from the city’s reserves to balance the budget, suggesting that this could lead to further complications for taxpayers when planning for the upcoming year. “It’s not wise to exhaust our reserves while the economy […]
State Comptroller: NYC expenses on unsheltered homeless reached $81K per individual last year
New York City’s Homeless Services Spending Surges A new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reveals that expenses related to unsheltered homeless services in New York City have skyrocketed, more than tripling since 2019. By fiscal year 2025, the estimated expenditure reached an alarming $81,700 per person. The State Comptroller acts as the […]
Comptroller Gould states that Trump Accounts challenge anti-capitalist beliefs
New Financial Initiative for Children The head of the Treasury Department announced that the Trump Account is set to be a key player in enhancing financial literacy across the nation. This initiative aims to tackle the growing anti-capitalist sentiment by providing financial tools to Americans. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould emphasized the potential of […]
Raj Goyle, a candidate for comptroller in New York, shifts left after previously having a fiscally conservative and socially moderate stance.
ALBANY – Raj Goyle, a Democrat running for state comptroller, is shifting significantly leftward to challenge longtime incumbent Tom DiNapoli. This dramatic change has been noted recently. Goyle, who previously claimed to have voted Republican 80% of the time during his tenure as a state legislator, highlighted this in his campaign ads. Back in 2010, […]
Candidate for comptroller unexpectedly holds Letitia James responsible for delayed campaign filings
Brooklyn Candidate Eyes Comptroller Position Amid Late Campaign Filing In Albany, a candidate from Brooklyn, Adem Bunkedeko, known for his past unsuccessful runs, is now vying to manage the state’s finances as comptroller. However, he hasn’t filed his latest campaign finances on time, doing so five days past the January 15 deadline. When questioned about […]
Pension fund in NYC increased its investment in Palantir connected to ICE and gained profits under former Comptroller Lander, disclosures reveal
Brad Lander’s Pension Fund Investments in Palantir Brad Lander, a former city comptroller now running for council, supervised a substantial increase in New York City’s public pension investments in Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm whose tools have been utilized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track and deport undocumented immigrants. Reports indicate that […]
Democratic New York comptroller candidate promises to withdraw investments from Israel, claims Netanyahu has committed war crimes
Raj Goyle’s Bold Proposal on Foreign Assets ALBANY – Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for state auditor, recently addressed a gathering of supporters from the Working Families Party. He expressed a desire to divest $338 million in foreign investments, particularly Israeli bonds, held by a New York City retirement fund. Goyle, who has a background […]
NYC’s pension system will be managed more effectively following Brad Lander’s exit as city comptroller.
Brad Lander Won’t Be Comptroller for Much Longer Brad Lander’s time as New York City’s comptroller is set to be brief — and this might be a relief for the everyday New Yorkers. It’s not merely because Lander leans heavily left, comparable to Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani in extreme economic views. He also seems rather disconnected […]
NYC comptroller calls for city pensions to withdraw $42bn mandate from BlackRock
NYC Finance Official Calls for Divestment from BlackRock New York City’s finance chief has urged three of the city’s largest pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock, which manages over $42 billion, in an effort to leverage their market power to combat climate change. City Auditor Brad Lander highlighted on Wednesday that BlackRock, along with […]