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DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business … share of the population employed, median household income and new housing, according to a report from State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to … above the affordability level increased from 40.5 percent in 2000 to 50.6 percent in 2012, while the percentage of homeowners above the … Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideOpinion 90-39
… tax or user fee on behalf of a fire district) TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A … the North Shore v Incorporated Village of Rosyln Harbor , 40 NY2d 158, 386 NYS2d 198; Joslin v Regan , 63 AD2d 466, 406 … from them" ( Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue , supra , 40 NY2d at p 163, 386 NYS2d at p 200; emphasis in original), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on … outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… Reporting Negative Effect from COVID-19 Pandemic, New York vs. U.S., May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, … Change in Monthly Average Business Applications, New York vs. U.S., 2006–2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressTaxes and Your Pension
… elect not to have income taxes withheld, if you have too little tax withheld, you will generally owe tax when you file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/taxes-and-your-pensionOpinion 88-53
… he would have received his regular wages during that period. Having elected to forego his vacation and to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Training Resources for State Agencies and Employees
… View training materials and ondemand videos for classes presented by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/trainingDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown … the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer area farmers. “The Nourish New York Program is vital and addresses significant needs in both rural and urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… 2009 and 2017. Growth was also strong in the areas of Flushing (39 percent), Jackson Heights (38 percent) and … that Queens is a golden land of opportunity, especially Flushing which has grown to become the home to approximately … commutes. Read the report, or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2019.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 96-6
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … through which the town's insurance is placed, but who does not receive a commission on the town's insurance and is … the supervisor also places insurance through that agency. We have examined analogous relationships in prior opinions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… to 12.8% of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas … who need them the most. This report is the first in a series examining poverty in New York. Subsequent reports will … to 128 of all Americans according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… as it pertains to finding stable housing, remains a top issue statewide, Mitchell-Lama is one of the few options … in funding for Mitchell-Lama developments, including $1.25 million specifically for Evergreen, so these buildings … the allowed timeframe, to fill vacant apartments. Of the 1,286 apartments reported as turned over that year, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… New York City Retail Employment by Subsector, October 2019 vs. October 2020 Sources: NYS Department of Labor; OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown … like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty rates in New York have surpassed the national average. In 2021, the … had devastating health economic and social consequences In New York the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeOpinion 88-36
… COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public … department. NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIII, §13; COUNTY LAW, §650: The constitutional provision which … 805; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135, 45 NE 375). This rule of strict liability for public funds is well established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… package provides $15 billion nationally for shuttered live venues and $284 billion in funds for more Paycheck … and recreation jobs citywide (see Figure 3). 3 The Upper West Side / West Side, which includes Lincoln Center and the … 50.4 0.0 0.0 42.7 26 0.6 Borough Park / Kensington / Ocean Parkway 1,681 1.3 12.4 95.1 4.9 0.0 0.0 27 0.5 Co-op …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… $220,472 5.3% $47,492 27.5% Note: SFY 2022-23 estimates are DOB projections included in the FY 2023 Executive Budget … the State’s statutory debt caps. Since the Debt Reform Act only counts “bonds or notes,” this utilizes a loophole to … State revenues. Policymakers should seek to utilize pay-as-you-go financing, rather than debt, to the greatest extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… 60 percent were unemployed 14 weeks or less in 2007 and 2008. However, employment recovery in the years following the … of the Labor Force, New York and Rest of United States, 2008-2021 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… number from 2010. Nationwide reports rose sharply over the period as well, as shown in Figure 1. The FTC defines … Justice Services (DCJS) were the fewest during the 10-year period shown in Figure 4. (DCJS reports arrests and … at https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&leg_video=&bn=A04939&term=2001&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft