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NYC comptroller looking to sink millions in taxpayer money to boost salaries and size of his staff
City Comptroller Brad Lander is looking to spend millions on increasing salaries for staff overseeing pension-fund investments — despite lackluster returns in recent years.
'Lady in red' NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar's potential comptroller run raises eyebrows over Adams ties
The Queens Democratic assemblywoman known for quite literally standing by Adams’ side in her signature red dress is angling for the fiscal watchdog role that current Comptroller -- and likely...
Key Adams ally eyeing run for NYC comptroller: sources
The Queens Dem, well-known for donning scarlet red dresses as she tags along with the mayor at seemingly every press conference or rally across the five boroughs, has been lining...
The hate driving antisemitism, Bragg destroys democracy to save it and other commentary
“The ideology of anti-whiteness that has generated what [President] Biden denounces as campus anti-Semitism also governs Biden’s executive branch,” fumes Heather Mac Donald at Spiked.
NY state comptroller rings alarm bells over Big Apple's dire financial situation
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned in an op-ed this week that the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget gap for the city could reach as high as $13.8 billion unless Mayor Eric...
New York loses $1 trillion in Wall Street business as fed-up firms flee the city: report
Of 158 NY-based companies managing $993 billion in assets, 56 have decamped to Florida, including hedge fund tycoon Paul Singer's Elliott Management and closely-watched stock picker Cathie Wood's ARK Investment...
Hochul's back to signing poorly vetted deals using 'emergency' powers
No sooner did the COVID “emergency” fade than Gov. Kathy Hochul, in May, declared yet another one — this time for the flood of migrants swamping New York.
Biden’s health-care deform, Garland, Weiss should come clean and other commentary
Fast takes on Biden's health-care proposals, Delaware US Attorney David Weiss' excuse to avoid questions on Hunter Biden and more.
Hochul sits on bill tightening oversight of taxpayer dollars despite pay-to-play allegations
State lawmakers told The Post they have no idea when Hochul might move on the bill after her staff reached out weeks ago to discuss possible changes.
Hochul is Cuomo 2.0: Looking after her donors cost taxpayers double for COVID tests
Gov. Kathy Hochul's team exploited her emergency powers to reward a fat-cat buddy and rip off the taxpayers.
On the clock: $tate workers in NY made record haul, near $1B of OT for 2021
The $924 million in overtime made by workers at all state agencies is an 8.7% jump from last year.
Amazon shareholders set to pressure company over CEO pay, worker injuries at annual meeting
The heat is on at Amazon. The e-commerce giant is expected to take flak from shareholders and critics — including several New York politicians — over worker safety issues, anti-union...
NY Comptroller DiNapoli, who controls $270B pension, warns Amazon over 'anti-union' behavior
The manager of New York's $270 billion pension fund is warning Amazon not to interfere in an upcoming union election at an Alabama facility, The Post has learned.
Scott Stringer says he has breakthrough COVID as cases surge across NYC
City Comptroller Scott Stringer revealed Friday that he has a breakthrough case of COVID-19, as cases continue to skyrocket in the five boroughs.
De Blasio, Stringer turn $8B in NYC pension funds over to AOC-driven Green New Deal investments
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal is now governing the future of city pension funds, Mayor Bill de Blasio and city Comptroller Scott Stringer announced Thursday.
Former Wells Fargo execs must answer for phony account scandal
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a top US banking regulator, kicked off its civil trial on Monday of three former Wells Fargo executives over their alleged roles...
GOP pol demands probe over mask arrest of NYC comptroller candidate
New York State Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-SI) is calling for an investigation into the arrest of Staten Island activist John Tabacco, who was charged with criminal trespass after refusing to...
Brad Lander solidifies top spot over Corey Johnson in Dem comptroller primary
Councilman Brad Lander held on to his lead over City Council Speaker Corey Johnson with the absentee ballots factored in for the Democratic primary race for comptroller.
Talk show host John Tabacco enters NYC comptroller race
Staten Island stock trader and talk show host John Tabacco is planning to throw his hat into the race for City Comptroller, he told The Post. “I am running for...
Babies living among vermin, mold in 'shameful' NYC homeless shelters
Homeless families with babies were forced to live in "shameful" conditions at city shelters, including vermin infestations, exposed electrical outlets, and mold and mildew, according to a scathing audit released...