State Comptroller DiNapoli Celebrates Pride & Advocacy

 

Comptroller DiNapoli Celebrates Pride & Advocacy

Comptroller DiNapoli celebrated Pride Month at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City last week.  The evening spotlighted trailblazing activists and officials who are working to protect LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and their rights. “Everyone deserves to live as their true, authentic selves without fear, judgment or discriminatory laws,” said DiNapoli, underscoring his office’s commitment to justice and equity.

Honorees:

• NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher
• Carol Bullock, former Executive Director of the Pride Center of Staten Island
• Melinda Person, President of NYSUT
• Dr. Wilhelmina Perry, educator and LGBTQ+ faith leader
• Middle Collegiate Church and Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Lewis – Organizational Honoree

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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made substantial progress funding its capital programs and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions threaten its financial future and debt profile, according to Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual report on the MTA’s capital programs and debt.

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