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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli - State Oversight of Addiction Support Providers Needs Improvement

Audit Finds Addiction Support Providers

Need to Be Better Prepared for Emergencies

Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care. This could compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released this week by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered 2019 to 2022, found the State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs to thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling addiction.

“The State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports should work to improve its oversight over its providers’ programs to ensure gaps in potentially life-saving care do not occur during emergencies and crisis situations,” DiNapoli said.

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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million

A longtime clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced.

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Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000

A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year period, State Comptroller DiNapoli announced.

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“Quick Start” Budget Process Begins

State Comptroller DiNapoli released a report detailing estimates of State revenue and spending for the current and next two State fiscal years. This report is part of the “Quick Start” budget process established in State Finance Law to promote timely analysis and discussion of the State’s economic condition and the State Budget. 

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State Comptroller DiNapoli's Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response

"The antisemitic threats and incidents we’ve seen on college campuses, on city streets, and online have no place in our society. Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate directed at any community must be denounced in all their forms. We cannot and will not tolerate intimidation in any community or at any institution."

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ALSO IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

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• Audit: New York needs to help addiction support providers better prepare for emergencies
  

• Former Addison village clerk stole more than $1 million over 19 years, comptroller says
  
  
• State comptroller talks about budget and migrant influx 
  
  
• Mobile sports betting: $16 billion business in NY is dangerously addictive for some
  
  
• Former treasurer pleads guilty to stealing from fire department

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Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Bronx Business News You Can Use

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Dining Out NYC - 30-day Commenting Period Vote 2023, Early Voting & Election Day Legislation & Advocacy NYC Citizen's Budget Commission Survey NYC SBS Fund Finder Launched Loss Prevention Technology Survey Upcoming Events Secure The Bag Business Resource Fair, in-person, La Central YMCA, 434 Westchester Avenue, 11/4/2023, 11:00am-1:00pm MGM Supplier Diversity Procurement Webinar, virtual,11/14/2023, from 9am - 10am Veteran's Day Luncheon - Honoring All Who Served, in-person, Pasquale Rigoletto, 2311 Arthur Avenue Bronx, NY. 11/15/2023 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

BRONX CHAMBER JOINS NYC LEADERS IN LAUNCHING 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON DINING NYC

The Future of Outdoor Dining  The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, along with Councilmember Althea Stevens, NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim, New York Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and local elected officials launched the 30-day public comment period for the future of outdoor dining here and hear feedback from the community. For more information, click here.

NYC Restaurant Week Launches This is reminder to our hospitality sector businesses that NYC Restaurant Week registration is now open for the Winter 2024 program, taking place January 16th – February 4th, 2024. NYC Restaurant Week is designed to attract travelers and locals to restaurants across the City while offering incredible value on multi-course dining. If your restaurant has participated before and would like to do so again, please log in to the members-only section of nyctourism.com and complete the registration form. If your restaurant is new to the program or would like more information, please complete this interest form and a member of NYC Tourism will be in touch. Early Bird Registration ends October 31. Any questions may be sent to nycrestweek@nyctourism.com.

Volunteer with AARP New York and make a difference in your community. Join Us: Virtually to Learn More! We're looking for talented people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, not only people age 50 and older but all New Yorkers.   AARP New York works to preserve and defend Medicare, protect Social Security, improve access to retirement savings plans, prevent fraud, make communities more livable for people of all ages, improve digital literacy and help with life transitions, among other things. Our volunteers support our efforts by advocating for legislation, volunteering in the community, or serving as virtual volunteer ambassadors, among many other roles.   Learn how to put your time, knowledge, and talent to good use with AARP in New York. Join us virtually to learn about local volunteer opportunities in New York.   Virtual Open House Friday, November 17, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Click here to register   Monday, December 11, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Click here to register   Learn more at www.aarp.org/VolunteerwithAARPNY   AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people.

LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY

Citizens Budget Commission, or CBC for short, has long advocated for regular citywide resident surveys to help assess how the city is performing and inform city budgets. This ensures that New Yorkers’ input helps drive decisions at City Hall. If your household has received this notification, do not pass up this rare chance to provide feedback on the quality of life and government services in NYC. Please don’t let this opportunity slip by! Respond now by visiting the provided URL, scanning the QR code on the postcard, or dropping a completed survey in the mail. For more information, Click Here

NYC Funds Finder NYC's Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Next Street announced the launch of a new platform connecting small businesses with trusted resources they need to open, grow, and maintain their business. The user-friendly platform – NYC Funds Finder is where small businesses can review funding options, including loans and grants, and request free 1-on-1 financing assistance from the SBS team.  NYC Funds Finder is a partnership between SBS and Next Street and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Next Street Scale, the platform that powers NYC Funds Finder, was created to address the hurdles that small businesses, especially those run by women and minorities, face in accessing the resources required to grow their business and build wealth.

LOSS PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY SURVEY Loss Prevention Technology Survey, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and our partners have issued a brief survey titled, "The Future is Here for Retail Theft Prevention." The survey seeks to understand business needs in the area of retail loss prevention. Take the Survey - Click Here

UPCOMING EVENTS

Secure the Bag - Business Resource Fair November 4, 2023 from 11:00 am - 1:00pm La Central YMCA 434 Westchester Avenue Bronx, NY 10455 Join Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, YMCA at La Central, Bronx Net, and the Bronx Community Foundation as well as City and State agencies for a resource fair to bolster your business.

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