New York City

The Cost of Living in New York City: Food

Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic. While food costs are affected by many factors, recent increases have been fueled by supply chain disruptions created by disruptive public health, severe weather and geopolitical events, which may continue in the near term.

Federal Funds to New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants

New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending. Recent federal government actions to cut grant programs could jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but nearly all federal operating aid that flows to the City could be subject to cuts or elimination.

DiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth

The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

2024 Wall Street Bonuses

The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year. The bonus pool for the city’s securities employees reached a record $47.5 billion, its first major increase since the COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024.

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024

The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The bonus pool for the city’s securities employees reached a record $47.5 billion, its first major increase since the COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024.

Housing Production in New York City

New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the State, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon. The City gained 307,000 housing units from 2010 through 2023, an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to reach 1.1 million units or 30% of housing citywide.

DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall

New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report examines where new housing has been concentrated since 2010 and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program.

Imports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area

The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area. This report aims to help New Yorkers understand the potential effects of federal trade policy choices on their businesses and households.