Office of NYC Comptroller Mark Levine

Real New Yorkers help their neighbors in tough times, so it's inspiring to see organizations like the Met Council expand to be able to better serve communities across the city. 🙌 With its new 22,000-square-foot warehouse, the Met Council can provide food for hundreds of thousands of people in need.

When 1237 Myrtle Holding and Kai Management failed to pay the required prevailing wages and benefits to 14 workers, it was time to step in. 💵 Those employees were short-changed about $419,000 over three years. Building workers ensure New Yorkers have a safe place to live, and deserve a fair wage. 🏢

An investigation from our office found the outdoor dining permit process often takes 19 months or more. 🍝 These delays can mean missing one or even two years of peak seasons. 🗣️ We're calling on NYC DOT to stop leaving applicants on the back burner and address systemic issues to speed up the process.

🚨 Breaking news: Anthropic has filed its IPO despite making no attempts to address concerns about ‘catastrophic or existential risks to humanity’ caused by AI. Read Comptroller Levine’s full statement.

Giving birth should be about bringing new life into the world, not about death. That was the focus of our conversation at the Maternal Health Roundtable, hosted by my office on Thursday. 🏥 By centering the voices of women and local experts, we can find solutions to ongoing challenges.

Looking out for Main Street! RiseBoro Community Partnership honored Comptroller Levine at its annual gala for his partnership in advancing affordability and building healthier communities. For more than 50 years, RiseBoro has been a vital partner & safety net for New Yorkers.

AI has great potential to transform NYC's economy, create opportunities and drive innovation. We need to make sure our city is ready to seize those opportunities while understanding and addressing the risks that come with this technology. Thanks to @Politico.com for hosting this conversation.

An estimated 16,000 Holocaust survivors live in NYC today, many face poverty, social isolation, declining health and lasting trauma. Comptroller Levine joined NYS Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and Shelly Rood Wernick of Jewish Federations of North America at the “Selfhelp: A Legacy of Caring” panel.

Today's street co-naming ceremony for Jewish Community Relations Council of NY Way weaves this organization's legacy into the physical fabric of New York City. For over half a century, JCRC has been a leader in ensuring Jews have an unmistakably permanent place in our communities.

🚨 2K is expanding across all five boroughs! Proud to stand with @Governor.NY.Gov and @Mayor.NYC.Gov as they announced the addition of 10,000 2K seats to be available starting in fall of 2027. This is an expansion of the original 2,000 seats announced earlier this year.

The annual Disability Pride NYC Parade is about celebrating the power, resilience and contributions of the disability community while continuing to fight for a more accessible and inclusive New York City. Every New Yorker deserves the opportunity to participate fully in our city and thrive.

The NYC Department of Correction’s record-high overtime costs cannot become the norm. In FY26, overtime hit $358.9M, an increase of 140% since FY20. Our office has launched a new feature on the DOC Dashboard to track overtime spending & bring greater transparency to DOC’s escalating overtime costs.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the invaluable contributions Hispanic and Latino New Yorkers bring to our city. In our latest Staff Story, Mariel shares her journey, how her background shapes her perspective, and the work she does behind the scenes.

Tuesday morning, we rallied outside the Target on 225th Street alongside community leaders and elected officials to demand answers and transparency. Last week, Oscar Belgal was shot by @ICEgov agents while sitting in his car, his five-year-old child in the backseat.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating with unchecked authority, and it is endangering people, costing lives and creating fear. 📢 Rallying in Foley Square, we demand accountability and transparency.

A memorial commemorating the victims of October 7 should have a place here in New York City. The proposed site at the Mickey Kairey Garden in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn, would serve to honor the victims and educate future generations.

🏮 Welcome to Canton Avenue! 🏮 Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn will now be known as Canton Avenue, honoring the Cantonese-speaking community that has helped transform this part of South Brooklyn into a thriving hub of commerce, culture and community.

We’ve had a wonderful month visiting schools and connecting with so many inspiring principals, teachers, teachers’ aides, and parents. And, of course, the real superstars of every visit, the students! 🌟📚For more Comptroller news: buff.ly/IpY0A3a

Housing is at the heart of the affordability crisis. We must build more and faster. At a recent Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) panel, Comptroller Levine talked about how public investment can generate strong returns while helping create & preserve more affordable housing.

🌙🥮 Passing out mooncakes and spreading joy at the Homecrest Community Services in Brooklyn. Dating back over 3,000 years, the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important celebrations in Chinese culture & recognizes the end of the harvest season on the night when the moon is the fullest.

Sukkot reminds us to appreciate the simple things: family, community, gratitude, and the blessings that surround us. During Sukkot, Jews gather in the sukkah, a temporary outdoor shelter to share meals, stories, and time together. 🌿🍋 Chag Sukkot Sameach!

Financing the clean energy transition is one of the defining economic opportunities of this generation. ⚡🗽 Joining @ceresorg.bsky.social CEO Mindy Lubber and @governor.ny.gov on the Climate Week NYC main stage, discussions centered on unlocking capital for real-world deployment and grid reliability.

What if New York City could make its own power? This isn’t a hypothetical question anymore. The technology is available & city owned land could provide the space to make it happen. Comptroller Levine makes the case for putting NYC’s land & clean-energy potential to work @NYDailyNews: bit.ly/4ybf1mz

$300 million dollars is going into the affordable housing pipeline. Four of NYC’s pension funds have invested in the AFL-CIO Housing Investing Trust, HIT, the largest-ever allocation to HIT. The investment will finance the construction and preservation of affordable homes across the city.

Harlem’s streets were pure joy today—pride, music, and unity at the annual African American Day Parade. 🎺 Marching alongside community leaders, workers, and neighbors made for a powerful celebration of Black culture and its foundational role in shaping New York City. 🗽🖤

Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, repentance and renewal. G'mar chatima tovah, גְּמַר חֲתִימָה טוֹבָה

The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Mid-Autumn Parade and Asian Cultural Festival is a time for family, togetherness and gratitude. With more than 3,000 years of history, the Mid-Autumn Festival honors the moon and gives thanks for a bountiful harvest.