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DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 billion, down 56.3% from the $31 billion earned in the same period last year, according to State Comptroller … “The last two years of profits and bonuses fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… local governments across New York reported $1.34 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased … “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe heat waves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… New York’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF), established in 2016 to help New York reach its clean energy goals, has … solar capacity and leveraged funds, but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, according … has achieved 89.1% of its goals and attracted $20 billion in private investment. Market Development Program (MDP) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York … opinion finding that the city could lawfully issue bonds in connection with financing the city seeks from the State … In response to a request from the Troy City Council New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… government workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in June of 2024, the first year-over-year increase since the … Still, some city agencies remain understaffed, resulting in critical services being impacted, according to a new … office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… years. However, wide racial and ethnic disparities persist in homeownership in New York. In 2023, the most recent year for which data are available, … 10 years but wide racial and ethnic disparities persist in homeownership in 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today … “When New Yorkers have concerns about employers using AI in hiring, it’s not easy to get help. New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirAbout This Publication – World Trade Center Presumption
… about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/about-publicationFrequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… area below a line starting from the Hudson River and Canal Street bearing east on Canal Street to Pike Street, continuing south on Pike Street to the East River; and extending to the lower tip of Manhattan); The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… to the beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. Your … Disaster (RS6418-W) if: You, or your eligible beneficiary in the event of your death, filed an Application for World … about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
… eligible for reclassification should you become disabled in the future. Note: Your employer, at the time of your … about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationEligibility Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… area below a line starting from the Hudson River and Canal Street bearing east on Canal Street to Pike Street, continuing south on Pike Street to the East River and extending to the lower tip of Manhattan); The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/eligibility-requirementsQualifying Conditions – World Trade Center Presumption
… infectious, irritant, allergic, idiopathic or non-specific in nature, caused by exposure or aggravated by exposure); and … (resulting from exposure as such diseases may occur in the future including cancer, asbestos-related diseases, … about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/qualifying-conditionsOverview – World Trade Center Presumption
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup … claim the condition was the result of your participation in the events of September 11 and after, unless it can be … to file a notice with NYSLRS of their participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/overviewA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – World Trade Center Presumption
… September 11, 2001, or the thousands of people who helped in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts at the World … event, often risking their own lives and health in the process. This publication provides information about … if you were one of the courageous workers who participated in this effort. For those of you who gave so much, these laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliWorld Trade Center Presumption – World Trade Center Presumption
… about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-centerDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… of East Harlem at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College along with elected and community leaders. … is prosperous as ever," said New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito . "From boosting employment in local … great success East Harlem has undergone. I thank Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for her leadership and guidance, and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotOpinion 96-13
… criteria for participation in a service award program, but does not prohibit participation by a member of the State … law provides for membership in the Retirement System, but does not prohibit membership by a person who is a participant … 100 provides for the payment of retirement allowances, but does not prohibit payment to a person who participates in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Opinion 93-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for in villages) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (designation … official newspaper the only newspaper which is "published" in the village. The Village Law contains no provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29Opinion 2004-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by … permit the historical society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without payment of cash rent, so … is at least equal to the value of the use of the space in the building. You ask whether a village may permit an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6