Federal Actions Threaten New York's Farms
New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial pressure because of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration enforcement policies, according to a report released by Comptroller DiNapoli. These challenges could diminish farm production, squeeze profits, and lead to higher prices for consumers.
“There is real concern in rural New York about federal cuts, tariffs and labor shortages,” said DiNapoli. “New York’s farms are a vital part of the state’s economy and our local food supply, and we need policies that strengthen, not undermine their production and that lower, not drive up, prices in the grocery store.”
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NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery
New York City’s Open Streets program, initiated in 2020 to transform streets into public spaces, partly to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, helped support the recovery of more than 67,000 retail and restaurant jobs between the first and most recent year of operation, though the gains were concentrated in areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to a report released by Comptroller DiNapoli.
“The Open Streets program provided an outlet for residents, businesses, and community partners to congregate safely during the pandemic, and continues to encourage foot traffic to support shopping, dining and other activities in many parts of the city,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are further steps the city could take to help improve the program’s reach and effectiveness.”
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NYS Retirement Fund Earns Top Marks in Recent Review
Under Comptroller DiNapoli's leadership, the New York State Common Retirement Fund has been recognized as one of the best funded, best-managed in the country. A newly released independent review confirmed that the $290 billion fund operates with the highest levels of ethics and professionalism.
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- Arkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports
- Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement
- Hillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements
- Ouaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations
- Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review
- Upper Jay Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
- Crown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up
A L S O I N T H E N E W S
- Open streets are business incubators, yet another report shows
- New York farms threatened by federal policies, state comptroller finds
- Mamdani faults Adams for $12 billion budget gap, renews call for tax hikes
- ‘Even if you have your own home, it can kill you’: Evergreen Gardens tenants detail dangerous living conditions
- Comptroller DiNapoli blasts poor conditions found at multiple Mitchell-Lama housing properties
- Former Dunkirk treasurer indicted for allegedly stealing more than $120k from city
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