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New York City

December 19, 2012

John Liu Shakes Off 'Embattled' Moniker as Mayor's Race Heats Up

City Comptroller John Liu's latest media coverage hasn't included mention of his legal woes.

New York City

December 03, 2012

Where in the World is Scott Stringer? Increasingly Not Manhattan

Stringer has been spending more time outside of Manhattan while preparing for a citywide campaign.

New York City

November 28, 2012

Garodnick Drops Out of Comptroller Race

City Councilman Dan Garodnick will run for re-election in his East Side district.

New York City

August 09, 2012

John Liu Recovers $2 Million From Those Who Damaged City Property

John Liu's office recovered $2 million from insurers of individuals who ruined city property.

Manhattan

April 03, 2012

Councilman Garodnick Announces Run to Replace Liu as Comptroller

City Councilman Daniel Garodnick has officially declared a run to become the city's next comptroller.

Harlem

February 17, 2012

Liu Tries to Change Scandal Narrative by Jumping on Jeremy Lin Bandwagon

In his first State of the City speech, Comptroller John Liu focused on his policies — and Jeremy Lin.

Manhattan

August 18, 2011

Cash-Strapped Port Authority Paid $86 Million in Overtime, Audit Finds

As the agency proposes huge toll and fare hikes, it lets "overtime flow like water."

Upper West Side

April 15, 2011

Audit Finds Carousels Sold Dirty Hot Dogs, Kept Sloppy Records

An audit showed Central Park's carousel contractor "took city for a ride," comptroller John Liu says.

Manhattan

September 28, 2010

Fare Hikes and Service Reductions Account for 57% of MTA's Plan to Close Budget Gap, Comptroller Says

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli blasted the MTA for risky budget projections for the next year.

Manhattan

July 02, 2010

New Website Lets New Yorkers Track City Spending

A new website site allows city tax payers to see how much agencies spend on things like liquor and car services.

Manhattan

April 26, 2010

Study Finds New Yorkers With College Degrees Earn More Early in Career

The comptroller's report found New York men earn roughly $256,000 more than male workers in the rest of the country over a lifetime. Female workers are expected to earn $184,000 more over their career.

Downtown

March 25, 2010

Audit Criticizes Former DA Robert Morgenthau for His Accounting Procedures

The comptroller's report found New York men earn roughly $256,000 more than male workers in the rest of the country over a lifetime. Female workers are expected to earn $184,000 more over their career.

Manhattan

January 11, 2010

Report: 'Mr. Comptroller' John Liu Institutes Pretentious Rules With Staff

The comptroller's report found New York men earn roughly $256,000 more than male workers in the rest of the country over a lifetime. Female workers are expected to earn $184,000 more over their career.

Manhattan

January 05, 2010

Councilman Simcha Felder to Join Comptroller John Liu's Office

The comptroller's report found New York men earn roughly $256,000 more than male workers in the rest of the country over a lifetime. Female workers are expected to earn $184,000 more over their career.

Manhattan

December 31, 2009

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Takes Third Oath of Office

The comptroller's report found New York men earn roughly $256,000 more than male workers in the rest of the country over a lifetime. Female workers are expected to earn $184,000 more over their career.