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DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) found weak oversight and poor management of hazard mitigation efforts, operational continuity plans and evacuation plans.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments

The Office of the State Comptroller has developed five new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced.

As threats and attacks from malicious actors continue to become more sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown even more critical.

DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation

New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8% nationally. New York also has a racial and ethnic ownership disparity that is higher than the rest of the country.