Sunday, February 25, 2024

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News - Celebrating Black History Month

 







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Celebrating Black History Month

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Black History Month is a time when we celebrate trailblazers who advocated for freedom, equality, and opportunity, but it’s also important to highlight the women and men who continue to carry on their work today. Last week, the Office of the State Comptroller did just that at the annual Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. State Comptroller DiNapoli recognized rising changemakers in New York including SAG-AFTRA New York Local President Ezra Knight, Red Summer TV Executive Producer Rahman Ali Bugg, DC 9 Political Director Davon Lomax, and Buffalo Common Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart. He also met with New Yorkers from across the State advocating for and advancing issues that impact minority communities. 

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Emerging Managers: Diverse Investment Talent Helps Strengthen the State Pension Fund


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State Comptroller DiNapoli with Sylvester (Sly) McClearn, Director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Emerging Manager Program. 

 
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State Comptroller DiNapoli with Orlando Bravo, Founder & Managing Partner, Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software investors in the world.

Bringing diverse perspectives to the table makes government, businesses and organizations stronger, as is the case with the New York Common Retirement Fund. Last week, State Comptroller DiNapoli hosted the 17th Annual Emerging Manager (EM) and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Conference in Albany. This year’s conference theme, “Advancing Forward with Progress & Promise,” speaks to the progress and accomplishments of our EM program and our continued promise to create, source and secure new opportunities.

“The Emerging Manager program continues to help the State pension fund earn attractive returns by tapping fresh pools of talent and accessing new strategies in fulfillment of our investment objectives,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "That’s why I’ll keep working to ensure that the New York State Common Retirement Fund benefits from the diverse array of talent through programs like our Emerging Manager and MWBE programs. These are powerful strategies to open new doors to opportunity and to help to create an even more diverse, dynamic, and successful financial industry.”

Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested

State Comptroller DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company.

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Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year

Local sales tax collections in New York State increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year.

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Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town

State Comptroller DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James, and the New York State Police announced that the former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing $11,000 from the town. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again.

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