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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address

“As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth her agenda. State government is here to work for the people of this state and make life better and more equitable for all New Yorkers. Her top priorities, including addressing the affordable housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, education, and infrastructure, are the same priorities shared by all New Yorkers.

State Comptroller DiNapoli's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Attack

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today on the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol:

“We must never minimize or become complacent about what happened on January 6. The attack on our Capitol was a fanatical attempt to prevent the orderly transition of power. It threatened the heart of our democracy, free and fair elections. Let us remember those who put their lives on the line that day defending our Capitol and work to ensure our democracy is protected against threats in the future.”

DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program

New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee populations are protected, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from Brooklynites and using a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is accused of thefts totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

On the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the filing of shareholder proposals that call on seven corporations in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political causes and on two others to adopt a new policy before contributing to the political activities of third-party organizations.